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William The Conqueror Weapons

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It is undoubtedly certain that William the Conqueror’s weapons and tactics were by far more effective than Harold Godwinson’s strategies. The different types of weapons the Normans used at the Battle of Hastings were weapons no Englishman had ever seen used in battle before like the powerful ranged crossbow. The Normans had specially trained warriors called knights who wore chainmail armour and rode on horseback, the knights were the first of the English to fight on horseback so this gave the Normans an advantage over Harold's army. As well as their weapons Historians believe that they also made good tactical decisions in battle. During the battle of Hastings when William was trying to break through Harold’s shield wall he ordered his men to …show more content…

When William the Conqueror’s attention got brought towards Harold he kept Harold as a guest, although some people think he kept Harold as a prisoner. At some point, while Harold was kept there William took the opportunity to make Harold take an oath that he would marry William’s daughter. This made sure that William the conqueror would at some point become the king of England through the bloodline. Once he took the oath Harold was finally allowed to return to England. Before Harold left Normandy he swore another oath. Harold took an oath of loyalty to William in front of many Norman lords and Harold said he would do all that was required of him. After this William was impressed with Harold and he took Harold with him when he launched an attack against Conan, the count of Brittany at the time. Harold received gifts from William like weapons and horses as William was thankful for how Harold helped him out. Finally, Harold returned to England and William thought he had the crown of England in the grasp of his hand. When the king at the time, Edward the Confessor, passed away Harold was crowned the new king of England since he was somewhat related to the king. When William heard about this he was outraged since Harold broke his oath and this caused him to despise

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