Happy Hastings Day!

Today marks the 947th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Harold Godwinson had led his men south after his victory against Harald Hadraada at Stamford Bridge due to the haste caused by WIlliam I landed at Hastings. They scrambeled into a shield wall and held of infantry for a long time. Eventually, William ordered a feint in which his infantry would retreat, making Harold's men follow them in victory. William's cavalry charged down the broken shield wall. Survivors were shot from a distance. William I, now William the Conquerer, took the British crown and near enough changed British history.