Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: The battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, was a pivotal event in medieval history. Unlike typical short battles, it lasted all day, with both sides enduring heavy losses. The Normans, led by William, faced the Anglo-Saxons under King Harold. Despite the Saxons' strong shield wall defense, strategic feigned retreats by the Normans eventually led to a breakthrough. The turning point came when King Harold was killed, possibly by an arrow to the eye. The battle concluded with a final clash in the woods, sealing the Norman victory and altering the course of English history.

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