The Battle of Hastings
Starter: Top trumps!
Consider which army seems the
strongest.
Be prepared to feedback your ideas and
thoughts.
Imagine that you are
 William, Duke of Normandy. How would you
position your foot soldiers, archers and knights?
 King Harold 1st. How would you position your
Housecarls and Fyrd?
Imagine that you are
 William, Duke of Normandy. How would you position your foot soldiers, archers and
knights?
 King Harold 1st. How would you position your Housecarls and Fyrd?
Harold
William
This is how the troops were positioned. What are the strengths/weaknesses?
H/L – next lesson
• Why did William win the battle of Hastings?
• Complete the activities on the worksheet