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Battle of Hastings by Brian
Palmer. The Normans under William the Conqueror, defeat the Saxon army
under King Harold, during the Battle of Hastings. Military art print of
the battle of Hastings and original military painting available.
Battle of Hastings by Brian Palmer.
The Norman Knights charge the Saxon Lines.
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Battle of Hastings by Brian Palmer.
The Battle of Hastings: While King Harold II was defeating the Norse invasion at the battle of Stamford Bridge in the north, the Norman invasion led by the Norman Duke William landed in the south. A Norman force of 7,000 warriors sailed across the English Channel in 450 flat boats and landed at Pevensey in Sussex on September 28th. The following two weeks saw the Norman army organising and raiding the local area for supplies. On hearing of the invasion, King Harold marched south from York to London, a distance of 200 miles, in seven days. And on October 13th with his army of 7,000 men took up position on Senlac Hill, 8 miles north of Hastings. Harold took this position as this was the direct route for London. The following day, the Normans attacked the village (which is now the town of Battle). The Battle of Hastings was a battle between King Harolds infantry and the Norman cavalry and archers. The Saxon line threw back the first charge of Norman knights and as the knights began retiring, the Saxons began to pursue the cavalry but a counter attack by Williams disciplined knights cut down the Saxon infantry. King Harold reformed his line before the second Norman cavalry attack was launched. For many hours King Harolds Saxon infantry held their ground against the repeated cavalry charges, both sides suffered heavy losses. As the evening progressed the battle turned the Normans way, William feigned a withdrawal of his cavalry, the Saxon infantry again could not resist to break ranks and pursue the cavalry. Halfway down the hill Williams knights turned and charged the Saxon infantry. King Harold at this time was mortally wounded from an arrow in the eye and the victory was won by the Normans. Each side lost a quarter of their men and during the fighting William the Conqueror had three horses killed under him. Later he ordered the building of Battle Abbey on the battlefield. The way was clear to London and William the Conqueror was crowned King of England on Christmas day at Westminster Abbey.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £90.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £125.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Brian Palmer. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £2200.00
ITEM CODE DHM1036
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| The Battle of
Hastings: While King Harold II was defeating the Norse invasion at
the battle of Stamford Bridge in the north, the Norman invasion led by the
Norman Duke William landed in the south. A Norman force of 7,000 warriors
sailed across the English Channel in 450 flat boats and landed at Pevensey
in Sussex on September 28th. The following two weeks saw the Norman army
organising and raiding the local area for supplies. On hearing of the
invasion, King Harold marched south from York to London, a distance of 200
miles, in seven days. And on October 13th with his army of 7,000 men took
up position on Senlac Hill, 8 miles north of Hastings. Harold took this
position as this was the direct route for London. The following day, the
Normans attacked the village (which is now the town of Battle). The Battle
of Hastings was a battle between King Harold's infantry and the Norman
cavalry and archers. The Saxon line threw back the first charge of Norman
knights and as the knights began retiring, the Saxons began to pursue the
cavalry but a counter attack by Williams disciplined knights cut down the
Saxon infantry. King Harold reformed his line before the second Norman
cavalry attack was launched. For many hours King Harold's Saxon infantry
held their ground against the repeated cavalry charges, both sides
suffered heavy losses. As the evening progressed the battle turned the
Norman's way, William feigned a withdrawal of his cavalry, the Saxon
infantry again could not resist to break ranks and pursue the cavalry.
Halfway down the hill William's knights turned and charged the Saxon
infantry. King Harold at this time was mortally wounded from an arrow in
the eye and the victory was won by the Normans. Each side lost a quarter
of their men and during the fighting William the Conqueror had three
horses killed under him. Later he ordered the building of Battle Abbey on
the battlefield. The way was clear to London and William the Conqueror was
crowned King of England on Christmas day at Westminster Abbey. |
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