Why did the Normans win the Battle of Hastings?
Why did the Normans win the Battle of Hastings? The leader of the Norman's was William Duke of Normandy. He thought he should be king because he was the king's cousin. The leader of the English was Harold Godwineson. He was crowned king of England on January 6th 1066.When Edward the confessor died. There were many reasons or causes for the victory. Some were to do with the events during the battle; others were to do with what happened during the battle itself. How prepared was William for the Battle? William had different types of troops. He had Archers, Infantry and Cavalry; the equipment/weapons he brought with him was Swords, arrows, Lances and spears. William's determination to win was incredible. The problem William faced getting to England was the wind. He had to wait until the wind changed direction so that he could invade the south coast. What Problems Harold Had before the battle? Totig landed with 60 ships on the south coast but soon left when he heard Harold was coming. Harold's men waited at the south coast for William. Then on 20th September Harald Hardrada landed with 500 ships on the North coast; Totig sailed north and met up with Harald. Harald fought the English Earls Edwin and Morcar they turned and fled. Tostig was made an earl, for serving Harald. When Harold heard this. He quickly marched north to Stamford to meet the Norwegians. (On 25th September
