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Battle of Hastings
At Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders
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1066 Channel Crossing Encounter Exhausted Harolds Hastings Invaders Normans Norsemen Stamford Victory
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This evocative print depicts the pivotal moment in English history known as the Battle of Hastings, which took place on October 14, 1066. The scene unfolds at Hastings, where the exhausted army of King Harold Godwinson of England stands confronting the invading Normans, led by William, Duke of Normandy. Harold's forces had recently returned from a hard-fought victory against the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge in the north of England. Believing the threat from the north had been dealt with, Harold had marched south to meet the invading Normans who had crossed the English Channel. However, the Normans, undeterred by Harold's victory at Stamford Bridge, pressed on with their invasion. The print captures the intensity and exhaustion of the two armies as they clash on the battlefield. The Normans, with their distinctive helmets and shields, charge forward, while Harold's soldiers, wearing traditional English armor, stand their ground. The bridge in the background serves as a reminder of the strategic importance of the English Channel, which the Normans had successfully crossed to launch their invasion. Despite their exhaustion from the recent battle at Stamford Bridge, Harold's forces were no match for the well-trained and well-equipped Normans. The battle raged for hours, but eventually, the English army was defeated, and Harold was killed. With his death, the Norman conquest of England began, leading to the establishment of the Norman dynasty and the end of Anglo-Saxon England. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant events in English history, capturing the drama and intensity of the Battle of Hastings and the momentous impact it had on the country.
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