Battle of Hastings
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- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: British History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History
- Geographical Location: England, United Kingdom
- Date: October 14, 1066
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Norman Conquests. Result: The hard-fought Norman victory of William the Conqueror over King Harold II led to the Norman conquest of England.
William, duke of Normandy, amassed an invasion force with the intent of claiming the English throne, which he considered rightfully his, from King Harold II Godwinson of England. On September 27-28, favorable winds made it possible for William and his army to sail across the English Channel from France. His forces came ashore at Pevensey in southern England, and William...
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