Norman weapons, armour and tactics
I can describe different tactics used by the Normans in the Battle of Hastings.
Norman weapons, armour and tactics
I can describe different tactics used by the Normans in the Battle of Hastings.
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Key learning points
- Normans used a range of weapons at the Battle of Hastings.
- Norman armour was effective but did have disadvantages.
- William used different tactics in the battle until he found ones that worked.
- One of the Norman tactics may have been a feigned retreat.
Common misconception
We know for sure that William used a feigned retreat tactic at the Battle of Hastings.
In fact, the best sources we have for the battle say different things, for example, that a real retreat gave William the idea of using feigned retreats, or that the 'real' retreat was planned all along.
Keywords
Strategy - a strategy is a plan of the actions that are needed in order to achieve an aim
Tactic - a tactic is an action that helps to achieve something specific
Feigned retreat - a feigned retreat is pretending to retreat in order to lure the enemy into a more vulnerable position
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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a plan of the actions that are needed in order to achieve an aim
an action that helps to achieve something specific
pretending to retreat and luring the enemy into a vulnerable position
metal covering at the centre of a shield
a coat of chainmail
a strip of metal on a helmet to protect the face
a chainmail cap or hood