Why did William win the battle of Hastings?

Useful facts
 Better leadership
 Persuaded people to join the army which created it larger
 Prepared
 Popes flag up to show he will win – determined
 Encouraged people to fight
 He introduced a feudal system to receive loyalty
 The Norman army was made up of archers, cavalry, foot soldiers, and had approx.
600 men.
 William built lots of religious buildings
 William built castles
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Introduction
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Main
1) King Harold wasn’t ready for the attack
 Army wasn’t prepared due to the battle that happened at Stamford Bridge and the
long journey
 Duke William attacked when they weren’t ready
 Normans tricked them and retreated but was actually following King Harold
 The army was weak without King Harold

2) Duke William of Normandy prepared well before the battle

 Well prepared
 Good army
 Normans had knights on horseback
 Duke William was determined
 Many weapons

3) William was exceptionally lucky

 Considerable amount of luck
 William arranged troops carefully and used them skilfully in the battle
 When losing William decides to trick them

4) Conclusion
 Defeated Harold due to –
 luck,
 being unprepared,
 the last minute plan