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With his resounding triumph, William the Conqueror secured the English crown as a foreign sovereign, ushering in the dawn of a new era. No longer would the island be shaped by Scandinavian influences; instead, it was now bound to the sophisticated currents of European civilization. This watershed moment in history marked the last time England would fall to a successful invasion, forever altering the cultural and political landscape of the once-isolated isle.
Hastings. 14th of October, 1066 A.D.
Norman Forces: 2,000 Cavalry, 3,000 to 5,000 Infantry.
English Forces: 2,000 Housecarls, 5,500 Fyrd Militia Men.
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[!] Apologies for the mic issues in this episode.
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With his resounding triumph, William the Conqueror secured the English crown as a foreign sovereign, ushering in the dawn of a new era. No longer would the island be shaped by Scandinavian influences; instead, it was now bound to the sophisticated currents of European civilization. This watershed moment in history marked the last time England would fall to a successful invasion, forever altering the cultural and political landscape of the once-isolated isle.
Hastings. 14th of October, 1066 A.D.
Norman Forces: 2,000 Cavalry, 3,000 to 5,000 Infantry.
English Forces: 2,000 Housecarls, 5,500 Fyrd Militia Men.
Additional Reading and Research:
[!] Apologies for the mic issues in this episode.
Support the show
Social Media:
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Youtube | TikTok
Support The Show:
https://covertwars.com

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