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The history of the Germanic kingdoms of England, from the Saxon Advent to the Norman Conquest. |
The Norman Conquest
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 The Battle of Hastings
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Featured November 28 , 2003
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On October 14th, 1066, a battle was fought which changed the course of English history and marks a turning point in the history of Europe. The Battle of Hastings, or Senlac to the English, marked the end of Anglo-Saxon England.
"1066 AD - In this year ... William the earl landed at Hastings, on St. Michael's-day: and Harold came from the north, and fought against him before all his army had come up: and there he fell, and his two brothers, Gyrth and Leofwine; and William subdued this land."
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
With those brief words the Chronicle describes the closely fought and hard-won battle that changed the course of English history and marked the end of Anglo-Saxon England. The Battle and the events surrounding it remains a subject of fascination and great passion to this day and this thread is for all aspects of its tactics, equipment, armies and politics.
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1066 & all that... (* Caedmon Egilsson, Nov 21, 2007 - 13:41 ) This Year's Re-Enactment (* FeAudrey Pinguinus, Oct 9, 2006 - 16:10 ) Battle of Hastings Poetry (* Atalanta Romulus, Apr 26, 2006 - 10:15 ) A quick Google search reveals (* Atalanta Romulus, Jan 9, 2006 - 08:02 ) Bayeux tapestry (* Hildegard Scylding, Jan 7, 2006 - 10:43 ) "The Battle of Hastings" to Air on History Channel's "Command Decisions" Series on Saturday, November 20, 2004 (* Hypatia Didius, Nov 20, 2004 - 03:49 ) Herky Bought a Book! (* Hunding Wuffing, Nov 13, 2004 - 01:57 ) RE: the Carmen (* MerlintheMad Knudsson, Nov 9, 2004 - 16:18 ) The "Carmen" and Hastings (* Heraklia Aelius, Oct 24, 2004 - 12:10 ) October 14, 1066--The Battle of Hastings (* Hypatia Didius, Oct 14, 2004 - 03:50 ) "Line of Fire: Hastings" to Air on History International, Sunday, October 10, 2004 (* Hypatia Didius, Oct 10, 2004 - 00:43 ) Great Site, Merlin! (* Hypatia Didius, Oct 10, 2004 - 00:38 ) My Bayeux Tapestry site... (* MerlintheMad Knudsson, Oct 9, 2004 - 13:52 ) "A History of Britain: Conquest!" to Air on History International Channel This Weekend (* Hypatia Didius, Oct 8, 2004 - 18:41 ) BOOK: "1066: THE BATTLES OF YORK, STAMFORD BRIDGE, AND HASTINGS" (* Hypatia Didius, Sep 13, 2004 - 22:30 ) "Line of Fire: Hastings" to Air on History International, Sunday, September 12, 2004 (* Hypatia Didius, Sep 11, 2004 - 22:52 ) Article About Archaeology at Battle Abbey and Picture of Battle Abbey Seal (* Hypatia Didius, Aug 6, 2004 - 00:00 ) RE: "A History of Britain: Conquest!" Post (* Hypatia Didius, Jul 10, 2004 - 22:46 ) "A History of Britain: Conquest!" to Air on History International, Sunday, July 11, 2004 (* Hypatia Didius, Jul 10, 2004 - 21:39 ) Pictures of Norman and Saxon Weapons Possibly Used at Hastings (* Hypatia Didius, May 21, 2004 - 23:04 )| 20 more |
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