The Battle of Hastings

Anglo-Saxons VS Normans

It was the 14th October 1066. The Anglo-Saxons had formed a shield wall and the Normans were assaulting it with everything they had, footmen, cavalry and archers but the shield wall would not fall. The Normans even feigned a retreat but the Saxons held their positions, this decision was proven correct when the Normans charged back towards the Saxons.

The landing of the Gaels

2000 Gaelic warriors landed on the English west coast near modern Braunton. Local militias attacked the Gaels but they were killed and the Gaels marched onwards to their destination, Hastings.

The Battle of Days

The battle had lasted for four and a half days and both sides were exhausted. The Normans launched half-heartedly launched assaults on the Saxon line and the Saxons tiredly held up their shield wall.