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Tactics at the Battle of Hastings

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the tactics used in the Battle of Hastings through primary source examination.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Battle of Hastings
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Tactics
#Understand different military tactics used in the Battle of Hastings
#Analyse the reliability and usefulness of primary sources
#Compare different perspectives on the battle's tactics

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Tactics at the Battle of Hastings

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Source Analysis: Tactics at the Battle of Hastings

Source A: Norman Tactics in the Battle of Hastings

"The Normans employed a combination of cavalry charges, shield wall defense, and feigned retreats to outflank the Saxon forces. Their use of cavalry was decisive in breaking the Saxon shield wall, and their strategic feints kept the enemy uncertain about their true attack points. The Norman archers also played a crucial role, pinning down the Saxons while the cavalry moved to attack from the sides. These tactics demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of battlefield strategy, which ultimately led to their victory." Provenance: William of Poitiers, 1070s, Norman chronicler's account of the Battle of Hastings.

1.
What does Source A tell us about the tactics used by the Normans during the battle?
[3 marks]
2.
Who was William of Poitiers, and what is the purpose of his account?
[3 marks]
3.
Analyse how useful Source A is for understanding the tactics used in the Battle of Hastings.
[6 marks]
4.
Compare the tactics described in Source A with what you know about the Saxon defenses.
[6 marks]
5.
Outline the importance of cavalry in Norman tactics based on Source A.
[3 marks]
6.
Explain why William of Poitiers might have written his account to favor the Normans.
[3 marks]
7.
Analyse the limitations of using Source A to understand the full tactics of the battle.
[6 marks]
8.
Compare the usefulness of Source A with other types of sources you might encounter about the battle.
[6 marks]

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