Y11 (Normans) - Battle of Hastings 2

How many FRYD does Harold have at Hastings?

• 5000

• 7000

• 9000

• 11000

How many Housecarls does Harold have at Hastings

• 1000

• 3000

• 5000

• 7000

Which soldiers did Harold not have with him at Hastings?

• Swordmen

• Spearmen

• Axemen

• Archers

Why did Saxons not fight on horseback at Hastings?

• Saxons didn’t have horses

• All the Saxon cavalry has been killed at Stamford

• It was a mark of courage to leave your method of retreat at the rear

• All the Saxon cavalry has been killed at Fulford

On average how long did medieval battles last?

• Hours

• Days

• Weeks

• Months

What is plunder?

• Attacking your enemy at night

• Supplying your army by stealing their resources

• Guerrilla Warfare

• Using surprise attacks/ambushes

In what order did William send his different troops to attack?

• Cavalry, infantry, archers

• Archers, cavalry, infantry

• Infantry, archers, cavalry

• Archers, infantry, cavalry

Who uses the ‘War Hedge’?

• William

• Harold

Who uses the ‘Fake Retreat’?

• William

• Harold

Which was the decisive factor in William winning the battle of Hastings?

• Preparations

• Location

• People/Leadership

• Army/Resources

• Tactics