The battle over the English throne

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The Battle of Hastings was to shape the future of Medieval England
(Learning). The battle, both directly and indirectly, ushered in changes in English law, language, culture, and laid the groundwork for the beginnings of the English feudal system (WebChron). The Battle of Hastings was the battle that changed history (WebChron).
The Battle of Hastings began on October 14, 1066 (History). The battle took place in Hastings, England on Senlac Hill, later to be renamed Battle (Learning). The land was heath land with woodland beyond (Learning). Led by King Harold of England and William, Duke of Normandy, the battle lasted one whole day (History). The cause of the battle was dispute over the throne after King Edward the Confessor, died and Harold Godwinson, close friend of the King’s was named ruler of England (WebChron). William, duke of Normandy, was a cousin of King Edward the Confessor (WebChron). After William heard of the King’s death and Harold being named King of England, William planned an attack to overtake the throne (WebChron).
William's first plan of attack was a success. A couple days before the battle started, Duke William and an army of Norman men ported on Pevensey Landing (Ibeji). Pevensey Landing was an embankment around the harbor with a castle at the top of the hill (Ibeji). As soon as the Normans set ashore, they started burning the surrounding areas only to make King Harold come down with an army of men to protect the people and fight off the Normans (Ibeji). As this strategy lessened Harold's army (Ibeji). As the next couple days passed Harold only had an army of 5,000 men, as William had an army of 15,000 archers and cavalry (Ibeji). The day of battle came as King Harold had the greater advantage fighting do...

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...ght significant changes to England (WebChron). The new French language and culture adopted by the battle, replaced the previous customs of 300 years (WebChron). The Battle of Hastings changed history because of the huge impact on the people and their culture, the country, and the way they were looked upon by the world (WebChron).

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