1. MIDDLE AGES: NORMAN CONQUEST OF BRITAIN BY WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR
1066 – BATTLE OF HASTINGS
EXPLAINED IN THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY

2. 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

4. Background of Normandy
The Romans
The Franks
The Vikings
The Duchy of Normandy

5. WILLIAM DUKE OF NORMANDY vs HAROLD GODWINSON ANGLO-SAXON KING

6. The Battle of Hastings 1066

8. THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY
230 FEET LONG!!

9. Significance
William the Conqueror was the first to completely take over Britain
Dramatically altered the history of Europe
Demonstrates a successful Amphibious Operation

10. Leaders Defeated the Welsh in a series of campaigns (1062-63)
King Harold II
William I
Defeated the Welsh in a series of campaigns ( )
Began fighting battles at the age of 19
Secured Normandy in after The Battle of Val-ès-Dunes

11. 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

12. Norwegian Invasion September 1066 Harald Hardrada King of Norway
Tostig Godwinson
Half Brother of Harold
Ended 25 September
Battle of Stamford Bridge

13. Battle of Stamford Bridge

14. Battle of Stamford Bridge

15. Battle of Stamford Bridge

16. Battle of Stamford Bridge

17. 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

18. 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

20. 14 October 1066

21. Infantry

22. Archers

23. Cavalry

25. 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

26. WILLIAM I – KING OF ENGLAND 1066-1087

27. DOOMSDAY BOOK - Commissioned by
William I of England in 1085

28. 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!!