EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Battle of Hastings — How William Won England

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

A deep dive into the events surrounding the 1066 clash on Senlac Hill, examining how terrain advantage, archery harassment, and feigned retreats enabled William’s forces to break the English shield wall, and why that battlefield was only one element in the wider process of establishing Norman rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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