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Battle of Hastings: Tactics and Strategies

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~10 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the tactics used in the Battle of Hastings, encouraging students to analyse and compare medieval military strategies.

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#History
#History
#Battle of Hastings
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Tactics
#Explain the tactics used by both William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson.
#Compare the military strategies of the Normans and the English.
#Analyse how tactics influenced the outcome of the Battle of Hastings.

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Battle of Hastings: Tactics and Strategies

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Introduction to the Battle of Hastings Tactics

Source A: Account of Norman Tactics

'William's forces employed a combination of feigned retreats and heavy cavalry charges to break the English shield wall. The Normans also used archers to weaken the enemy before closing in.' Provenance: Contemporary Norman chronicler, 1066.

Source B: English Defensive Strategy

'Harold relied on the strength of the shield wall, positioning his men on high ground and preparing for a prolonged fight to wear down the Normans.' Provenance: Anglo-Saxon historian, 1067.

1.
Explain how William the Conqueror’s tactics aimed to defeat the English at Hastings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the defensive strategy of Harold with the offensive tactics used by William. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the role of archers in William’s tactics during the Battle of Hastings. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse how William’s use of deception influenced the outcome of the Battle of Hastings. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the Norman and English tactics during the battle. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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