Events
Edward buried, Harold CrownedWilliam discovers Harold crownedDuke Of Normandy expresses distaste to HaroldWilliam claims he was promised the throne twiceHard rada finds out about the crowning of HaroldTostiq meets with WilliamTostiq meets with Hard RadaTostiq AttacksRansacks townsTostiq flees to scotlandWilliam claims that Harold promised him the throneHarold Rides back to EnglandNormans Raize townsHarold Decides to fight nowHarold Marches for warEnglish Party before battleNormans pray before battleBoth parties prepare for battleParties come into vision of each otherArchers start shootingInfantry chargeEnglish throw various items at oncoming infatryHarold (English)Hardrada (Vikings(Normans))William (Normandy)Cavalry ChargeOne Flank fakes retreat to open the shield wallEnglish follow fake retreatRumour spreads the William has diedWiliam proves the rumour wrong by removing his helmet in front of his troopsFake Flanks succeed twice moreGirth DiesHarold Dies (disputed on how)William wins and sets up campNews reaches WestminsterEdgar is made KingWilliam waits to be offered the crownNo news comes from london about the crownHe Attacks Dover and CaterburyHe is blocked from crossing the Thames when he tries to get to LondonHe then goes to Wallingford to cross the riverAfter crossing, he moves on LondonEnglish leaders ride out to meet William and sumbit the crown to him.He camps out in a town called BerkemstedWilliam rode into England and enforced Norman ruleWilliam is crowned KingThe crowds cheered so loudly that the guards thought it was a riot and set fire to the housesHarold Rides for NorthumbriaHarold Marries the sister of the earl of NorthumbriaHarold fights off TostiqTostiq (Harold's Brother)Harold "sidelines" Prince EdgarHarold bases himself on the Isle of WhiteWilliam prepares army at Dives-Sur-Mer with over 1000 ships and 14,000 menVikings set off for EnglandHardrada meets with TostiqHarold sends men homeHarold learns about Hardrada's arrivalWilliam decides to cross the ChannelHe lost many ships and menHe diddnt make it, he took refuge at St Valery-Sur-SommeHarold rebuilds his armyHardrada is met with a small regional force at FulfotBoth forces wait for the tide to recedeVikings charge and draw the English into the fight.Hardrada and his best troops flank from the rearHardrada and Tostiq are victorious and take over YorkHarold tricks Hardrada into meeting them at Stanford bridgeThe Vikings are caught unpreparedThe Vikings send their best warrior to defend the bridgeThe Vikings create a shield wallHardrada dies to an arrowHarold kills TostiqOnly 24 ships out of 300 remainThe winds have changed so that William can now cross the ChannelWilliams army leave for England with 300 ships lessThe Normans land at EnglandWilliam gets the backing of the PopeHardrada Prepares for war with 500 ships and 30,000 menPeriods
All Parties Prepare for warThe Battle Of HastingsWilliam waits for the correct condtions to cross the Channel
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