On 14 October 1066, the decisive Battle of Hastings unfolded, marking a pivotal moment in English history.
William, Duke of Normandy, led his Norman forces to a hard-fought victory over the English army commanded by King Harold II.
The clash raged fiercely on Senlac Hill, with William’s cavalry and archers employing strategic brilliance against Harold’s shield wall.
In the battle's critical moment, Harold II was struck down, purportedly by an arrow to the eye, leading to the collapse of the English resistance.
With Harold’s death and the English defeat, William's path to the English crown was secured, altering the course of the nation’s destiny forever.
