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The Complete Story of the Battle of Hastings - 1066
The fascinating story of the Battle of Hastings unfolds with a Blow-by-blow account of what actually happened! The facts and information about the Battle of Hastings is presented in a unique format - the dates and events are all available but these are brought to life with eye witness accounts!

The Battle of Hastings 1066

• When and where was the Battle of Hastings fought?

• What happened in the Battle of Hastings?

• A Blow by Blow account of the Battle of Hastings!

• The Strategies and the Battle Plans

• Eye witness reports of Key Events

• Comprehensive information!

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The Facts about the Battle of Hastings - 1066
The Facts surrounding the Battle of Hastings in 1066 were extremely well documented, especially by Norman Chroniclers, who witnessed this major Medieval event. The Bayeux Tapestry provides a great graphic history illustrating the Norman Invasion and the Battle of Hastings. Many of the facts and information contained in the following pages are taken directly from these eye witness accounts. The facts are in the correct chronological order and offer the chance to experience the Battle of Hastings from a unique perspective.

• What three contenders led to the Battle Of Hastings?

• Harold's Pledge to Duke William of Normandy

• William obtains Papal support to attack England

• The Normans prepare for a Holy War

• King Harold prepares for battle against the Normans

• Treachery! Earl Tostig plots with King Hardrada of Norway

• The Vikings Invade! Battle of Fulford

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• The Norman Invasion - Preparations at Dives

• Duke William Lands at Pevensey - The Normans Invade England

• King Harold at York - receives news of the Norman Invasion

• King Harold Gathers an army In London

• Duke William Builds a Pre-Built Castle at Pevensey

• The Norman Invaders March To Hastings

• King Harold's Noble Strategy

• King Harold at Senlac (Re-Named Battle), near Hastings

• Duke William enters negotiations with the Saxons

• The Battle Of Hastings Dawns

• Duke William prepares for the Battle of Hastings

• Duke William raises The Papal Standard

• Duke William issues battle orders

• King Harold Prepares For Battle

• King Harold issues his battle orders

• The Normans advance

• The Two Armies Meet

• The Battle Of Hastings begins

• The Battle Of Hastings rages from 9am to 3pm

• King Harold is Shot above the eye

• The Norman's Strategy deceives the Saxons

• The Story of the Saxon Knight

• The Story of the Norman Knight

• The Saxon Barricades are broken

• Duke William in battle

• The Normans close ranks on the Saxons

• The wounded King Harold is killed by the Normans

• The English Retreat at the Battle of Hastings

• The Normans win the Battle of Hastings

• The Aftermath of the Battle of Hastings

• The Burial of King Harold

• Review of the Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings

• When and where was the Battle of Hastings fought?

• What happened in the Battle of Hastings?

• A Blow by Blow account of the Battle of Hastings!

• The Strategies and the Battle Plans

• Eye witness reports of Key Events

• The Story of the Battlefield at Hastings

• Comprehensive and unusual information!