1066: Battle of Hastings

The clash of steel echoes as William faces Harold on England’s blood-drenched fields.

Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings – William and Harold clash with swords on a blood-soaked battlefield.

In 1066, William the Conqueror of Normandy invaded England, facing King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. The Norman victory introduced feudalism, French influences on English language and law, and reshaped medieval Europe through centralized monarchy and cultural fusion.

Charge into destiny, broker an uneasy peace, or withdraw to regroup—your command could crown a conqueror or preserve a kingdom.

What if Saxon rule endured, steering Europe away from Norman dominance?

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