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Title: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: LionPride32 on 2014-01-21, 02:31:24: I've focused most of my research and medieval studies on the 12th century Henry II/Richard I era, but as of late I've gon a bit further back and have been studying the Norman Conquest by our friend, Good Ol William the Bastard, who would of course win the battle of Hastings in 1066 and change the future of England for centuries. I admire his guts, and his warrior skills.

Any thoughts?
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2014-01-21, 02:59:21: he came, he saw, he kicked harolds ass lolol

its a great time period to learn about. i have a ton of books on the subject when i used to reenact it
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir Nate on 2014-01-21, 03:45:43: Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2014-01-21, 02:59:21
he came, he saw, he kicked harolds ass lolol

its a great time period to learn about. i have a ton of books on the subject when i used to reenact it

I like Norman combat, and art. Probably just that whole era fascinates me. I should really learn more about it.( Netflix documentary's most likely)
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2014-01-21, 03:48:43: Check out "1066" by David Howarth. Great resource.
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2014-01-21, 04:52:08: Quote from: Sir Patrick on 2014-01-21, 03:48:43
Check out "1066" by David Howarth. Great resource.

A second for “1066” by David Howarth.

I would also recommend “The Year 1000” by Robert Lacey & Danny Danziger. At 200 pages, it’s a light read over a few evenings and contains a nice bibliography as well as source notes. Though set 66 years before the conquest, it gives you a very good idea of everyday life just prior to William’s ships appearing on the horizon.
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Timothy on 2014-01-21, 04:54:30: Gentleman, it is my understanding that Harold was winning and if he had stayed in place on his hill he wound have won.
Not sure why he moved but move he did and as they say the rest is history. Harold's line rejoins the line of English kings with Edward III.
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2014-01-21, 05:23:25: If I recall, part of Harold's line broke ranks to finish off a contingent of Norman infantry that had gotten bogged down in a marshy area. This left a gap that Willam's knights exploited to achieve victory.
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2014-01-21, 11:36:39: could never understand early cavalry like Harold's. They road up to battle on horses then got off of them to fight on the field. were as Williams stayed in the saddle to fight... new concept to war.
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir William on 2014-01-21, 18:51:14: Quote from: Lord Rodney on 2014-01-21, 04:52:08
Quote from: Sir Patrick on 2014-01-21, 03:48:43
Check out "1066" by David Howarth. Great resource.
A second for “1066” by David Howarth.

And I will give a third reference for the book by Howarth; an excellent starting resource for that period.
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir James A on 2014-01-21, 18:53:48: No discussion of King Harold is complete without:

(http://savejersey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/rALPHIE.png)
You'll shoot your eye out!
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-01-22, 01:37:00: Quote from: James Anderson III on 2014-01-21, 18:53:48
No discussion of King Harold is complete without:

(http://savejersey.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/rALPHIE.png)
You'll shoot your eye out!

Sir James just won the internets. ;)
Title: Re: Norman Conquest - 1066
Post by: LionPride32 on 2014-02-06, 22:37:21: How exactly does Harolds line make a comeback through Edward III??