MIDDLE AGES: NORMAN CONQUEST OF BRITAIN BY WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR 1066 – BATTLE OF HASTINGS EXPLAINED IN THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY
Background of England The Romans The Saxons The Vikings Rome controlled England until 410 The Saxons Also Angles, and Jutes Britain became England The Vikings Invasion begins in the 9th Century
Background of Normandy The Romans The Franks The Vikings The Duchy of Normandy
WILLIAM DUKE OF NORMANDY vs HAROLD GODWINSON ANGLO-SAXON KING
The Battle of Hastings 1066
THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY 230 FEET LONG!!
Significance William the Conqueror was the first to completely take over Britain Dramatically altered the history of Europe Demonstrates a successful Amphibious Operation
Leaders Defeated the Welsh in a series of campaigns (1062-63) King Harold II William I Defeated the Welsh in a series of campaigns (1062-63) Began fighting battles at the age of 19 Secured Normandy in 1047 after The Battle of Val-ès-Dunes
Comparing Forces 6,000 Infantry 1,200 Housecarls English Normans 6,000 Infantry 40 days of service Farming tools Kite shields 1,200 Housecarls Possibly a few archers No Cavalry 700 ships 7,500 Infantry Battleaxe or Lance Kite Shield 3,600 Knights Battleaxe, Spear, and Sword 1,000 Archers 100 yard range
Norwegian Invasion September 1066 Harald Hardrada King of Norway Tostig Godwinson Half Brother of Harold Ended 25 September Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Norman Invasion 28 September – Landed near Pevensey Harold rushed south William set up camp overlooking Hastings 13 October Harold lead his troop to Senlac Hill 7 miles NW of Hastings William went on the defense
Levels of War Policy Strategic Operational Tactical Policy Strategic King Harold II William the Conqueror Policy Protect England Strategic Destroy Enemy Operational Senlac Hill Tactical Ambush Policy Conquer England Strategic Take London Operational Land forces at Pevensey Tactical Offensive/Defense
14 October 1066
Infantry
Archers
Cavalry
The Aftermath After Harold Dies – English Army Collapses Norman Reinforcement Arrived Marched to London Saxon delegation surrender to William in Berkhamstead William was crowned King of England on Christmas Day, 1066 Later defeated the Scots and Welsh
WILLIAM I – KING OF ENGLAND 1066-1087
DOOMSDAY BOOK - Commissioned by William I of England in 1085
WILLIAM I CHANGED ENGLAND IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: CLAIMED ALL OF ENGLAND HIS PERSONAL POSSESSION (KEPT 20% of Land for Himself) GRANTED 200 NORMAN LORDS LAND AFTER SWEARING OATH OF LOYALTY WILLIAM UNIFIED ENGLAND MADE FRENCH THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE! STAYED THAT WAY FOR 300 YEARS!!