Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings The Battle of Hastings was the first time England was successfully invaded by another country. Not only that, it is also the most famous battle in English history. It consisted of a fierce battle between Anglo-Saxon foot soldiers and Norman knights on horseback. ... Soon the battle would begin. ... Soon he and his troops began to fortify Hastings. After he had taken care of the Vikings, Harold sent his troops to take on the Normans in Hastings.