Senlac Hill was a good defensive position.
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King Harold knew the Normans had knights on horseback. They would find it difficult to fight uphill. Streams on either side of the hill made it difficult to surround King Harold's forces. |
| Harold and his men were in a better position. However, Harold didn't have his best forces - many were injured or just exhausted after the Battle of Stamford Bridge. |
 KING HAROLD about 7,000 men Good defensive position Were his men at full strength? |
 DUKE WILLIAM about 7,000 men Waiting at the bottom of the hill Would horsemen cope with the hill? |
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Both forces stood ready. |
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