Anglo Saxon and Normandy

• William won the battle at Hastings because he had more cavalry, which allowed him to charge into Harold's shield wall from both sides.
• The Battle of Hastings was fought on the 14th October 1066
• Harold died during the battle at Hastings
• Harold was killed by an arrow through his eye
• The Battle of Hastings lasted one day
• Harold Godwinson died during the battle of Hastings
• After the battle William marched on London and took it without much resistance
• After William conquered England, he became known as William the Conqueror
• After William won the battle at Hastings, he marched his army south towards London
• After the battle William marched northwards towards London
• London surrendered without resistance as they were scared of what would happen if they didn’t surrender
• After the battle William marched south towards London
• In 1075, William ordered that all landowners swear an oath of loyalty to him
• Edgar Atheling fled to Scotland but returned when William promised not to harm him or his family
• London surrendered without resistance
• Edgar Atheling fled to Scotland when William took over England