The Norman Conquest: Extension Task 2

Gap-fill exercise

On the morning of the 28th , William, Duke of Normandy's soldiers landed at Pevensey 111 Sussex. As soon as heard the news he rushed South again. He marched the 90 miles back to so fast that the of his army, already weakened by , were left far behind. Without waiting for reinforcements, Harold marched on to the south coast. He arrived with about 7,000 men, although only about 2,000 of these were his highly trained .