Battle Story: Hastings 1066
Nov 2011 · The History Press
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In 1066 the most significant battle on English soil – and arguably the most important in British history – took place some six miles northwest of Hastings. A king would die on the battlefield and a new dynasty would be established. The fighting exemplified the superiority of an all-arms combined attack employing foot soldiers, cavalry and archers against massed infantry. To understand what happened and why – read Battle Story. Photographs of the battlefield today, artist’s interpretations and of course reproductions from the Bayeux tapestry place you in the centre of the action. Easy-to-read maps plot each development in the struggle. Descriptions of the weaponry, armour and tactics of the combatants help explain why the famous housecarls of England were obliterated for all time. Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect way to explore a turning point in British and European history.
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25 June 2020
A clear, concise, well written account. You understand completely how the battle played out and why King Harold lost. Highly recommended.
About the author
Jonathan Trigg served with the rank of Captain in the Royal Anglian Regiment in Northern Ireland, Bosnia and the Middle East. Since leaving the British Army he has worked in the City of London and local government, specialising in providing access to financial services for the most disadvantaged in society. He is the author of Hitler's Gauls, Hitler's Vikings and Hitler's Jihadi's. This series is a must for all those interested in the greatest fighting force ever assembled and uniquely, its motivation.
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