What advantages did each side have in the Battle of Hastings?

The Normans derived thier greatest advantage during the Battle of Hasting when Harold II, the Anglo-Saxon king of England, was struck in the eye by a Norman arrow. It was a lucky shot. My understanding is that the Saxon shieldline was impenetrable... read more

The Normans derived thier greatest advantage during the Battle of Hasting when Harold II, the Anglo-Saxon king of England, was struck in the eye by a Norman arrow. It was a lucky shot. read more

William had horsemen and was experienced in battle and also the Saxons after defeating Harold Hadraadas army and going to north England and back were dreadfully tired. read more

He had height advantage and the slopes of the hill on his side. He ordered his men to build a shield wall around Senlac to protect themselves from Norman archers. We know that the battle started at about 9.00 in the morning. read more