The Anglo-Saxons are arranged at the top of Senlac Hill; the Normans in the valley below., The Normans advance up Senlac Hill, infantry and archers followed by the cavalry. , The left wing of the Normans retreats on hearing a rumour that William of Normandy has been killed., Some Anglo-Saxon fyrd break the shield wall and chase the retreating Normans., William of Normandy raises his helmet to show the Normans that he is alive. , The Normans use the fake retreat tactic twice more. More fyrd leave the safety of Senlac Hill and are killed., William of Normandy brings his archers to the front and orders them to fire high over the shield wall., The Norman cavalry attack the shield wall and kill key Anglo-Saxon leaders, Leofwine Godwinson and Gyrth Godwinson., Harold Godwinson is killed. The housecarls fight on bravely, but the Anglo-Saxon fyrd flee. , The Normans win the battle. They spend the evening feasting amongst the Anglo-Saxon corpses..

The Battle of Hastings - 14th October 1066

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