Battle of Hastings - Norman view part 3

The transcript describes a battle where cavalry attacks initially weaken the Saxons. Later, archers shoot arrows into the air, targeting the Saxons from above. This leads to the Saxon King Harald being wounded. Following this, the entire army charges, leading to the Saxons' defeat and the narrator's side claiming victory.

What was the initial tactic used by the cavalry against the Saxons?

• They waited for reinforcements.

• They used long-range weapons.

• They surrounded the Saxons.

• They charged and retreated quickly.

How did the archers contribute to the battle strategy?

• By targeting the Saxon horses.

• By using flaming arrows.

• By shooting arrows directly at the Saxons.

• By dropping arrows from above onto the Saxons.

What significant event occurred during the archer's attack?

• The Saxon army retreated.

• The Saxon King was injured in the eye.

• The Saxon King was captured.

• The Saxon King surrendered.

What was the outcome of the final charge by the army?

• The Saxon King was killed and his army fled.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• The Saxons regrouped and counterattacked.

• The army was defeated by the Saxons.

What was the final action taken by the army after the Saxon King was killed?

• They fortified their position.

• They pursued the fleeing Saxon army.

• They retreated to their base.

• They negotiated a truce.