Year 10 - History
Norman weapons, armour and tactics
Battle of Hastings
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the historical environment, choosing the relevant site study to complement their understanding of Norman England.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe different tactics used by the Normans in the Battle of Hastings.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- We know for sure that William used a feigned retreat tactic at the Battle of Hastings.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Normans used a range of weapons at the Battle of Hastings. Norman armour was effective but did have disadvantages.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'strategy'
a strategy is a plan of the actions that are needed in order to achieve an aim.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: We know for sure that William used a feigned retreat tactic at the Battle of Hastings. Correction: 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.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Anglo-Saxon preparations for invasion in 1066 Study Guide
- Luck and the Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- Norman England - historical context themes Study Guide
- Norman England - sources and historical context Study Guide
- Norman preparations for invasion in 1066 Study Guide
- Structuring your answer to the historic environment question Study Guide
- The Anglo-Saxon army Study Guide
- The location of the Battle of Hastings Study Guide
- The Norman army Study Guide
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