The Norman Invasion

The Norman Invasion started when William, Duke of Normandy's 7,000 soldiers landed at Pevensey on the morning of the 28th September 1066. As soon as Harold heard the news he rushed South again. He marched the 90 miles back to London so fast that the majority of his army, already weakened by battle, were left far behind. Without waiting for reinforcements, Harold quickly marched on to the south coast to face the invaders. He arrived with about 7,000 men, although only about 2,000 of these were his highly trained Housecarls.

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