Hastings (Battle of)

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was a crucial confrontation between William, the Duke of Normandy, and King Harold II of England. William aimed to claim the English throne, leading to a fierce fight near Hastings. The battle ended with William’s victory, largely due to strategic tactics and Harold’s exhausted army after earlier conflicts. This victory allowed William to famously become William the Conqueror and marked the beginning of Norman rule in England, profoundly influencing the country's culture, governance, and language for centuries.