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Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1070s)
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Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1070s)
Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1070s). Harold IIs (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by an armoured standard bearer and a warrior with an axe, confront Norman cavalryman armed with lances. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry. The tapestry, which tells the story of the events leading to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, was probably commissioned by Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, Williams half-brother
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11th Century Anglo Saxon Battle Of Hastings Bayeux Tapestry Casualty Cavalry Chain Mail Charging Dead Duke Of Normandy Eleventh Century Harold Godwineson Harold Godwinson Harold Ii Infantry King Harold Ii King Of England King William I Lance Mounted Norman Norman Conquest Shield Standard Bearer Story Tapestry William I William Of Normandy William The Conqueror Wound Wounded Ann Ronan Pictures
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This print showcases a significant moment in history - the Battle of Hastings, 1066. The image captures the intense clash between King Harold II's Anglo-Saxon troops and Norman cavalrymen, as depicted in the renowned Bayeux Tapestry. On the left side of the frame, we see Harold's soldiers led by an armored standard bearer and a fierce warrior wielding an axe. They stand resolute, ready to defend their land against the invading Normans. In stark contrast, on the right side of the image, we witness Norman cavalrymen charging forward with lances at hand. Their horses gallop fiercely towards their adversaries, showcasing their superior warfare tactics and mounted advantage. Amidst this chaotic scene, birds fly overhead symbolizing both freedom and impending doom. The Bayeux Tapestry itself is a remarkable artifact commissioned by Odo, Bishop of Bayeux and William's half-brother. It narrates events leading up to this pivotal battle that forever changed England's course. This detailed snapshot serves as a testament to medieval warfare strategies while also highlighting key figures such as King Harold II and William the Conqueror. As viewers delve into this historical masterpiece captured through photography by Ann Ronan Pictures, they are transported back to eleventh-century England where bravery clashed with ambition on that fateful day in 1066.
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