Background
The Norman conquest of England took place in 1066. At the beginner of 1066, the Anglo Saxon ruler of England, Edward the Confessor was on his deathbed. Since he had no children, there was no direct...
View ArticleBattle of Stamford Bridge
King Harald of Norway (commonly known as Harald Hardrada) was one of the many claimants to the throne of England. He believed he had a right to the throne of England based on a treaty between the King...
View ArticleThe Norman and English armies
The army of Duke William of Normandy had a large number of trained warriors or mercernaries who fought with him for a share of the spoils of war. It had a strength of 8,400 soldiers consisting of...
View ArticleThe Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings which took place on October 14, 1066 is considered to the decisive battle resulting in the Norman conquest of England. The battle took place at Senlac Hill, about ten kms from...
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