Hastings Battle deal

~~£400.00~~ £280.00

SKU: HAST3

The Battle of Hastings is arguably the most important battle fought on English soil. Occuring on14th October 1066, Duke William of Normandy fought King Harold of England for the throne of England.

The Norman victory threw a well organised, mostly peaceful Saxon society into chaos and completely changed the cultural society from 'folk-right' to 'Feudalism'; changing individual rights and land ownership irrevocably.

The Normans however did not have it all their own way, it took ten years to conqueror England and many more for the Normans to bring Wales, Scotland and Ireland into their fold.

The anarchy of Norman Lordship over the British Isles lasted for centuries and our relationship with France, as a consequence of Norman politicking, was destined to be confrontational, (which is great news for us wargamers).

The impact of the Norman victory, and the changes to society, are felt to this day.

To celebrate this huge battle we have put some Hastings deals together for you covering both sides. We will take this opportunity to support ManHealth, a charity focussing on peer support for men with depression and other Mental Health Issues. This cause has been highlighted by Lewis Kirkbride and the 1066 Battle Walk he has recently completed. A generous amount from each deal will go to Lewis's cause and you can still donate at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/1066battlewalk if you would like to.

This deal is made up of the following 51 packs of miniatures. Miniatures supplied unpainted and may need some assembly. Spears, banner pole, banner and bases not supplied.

This deal will be produced to order so in the current climate of Covid-19 there may be a little waiting time before they are shipped.

The Saxons

After defeating an invading army the Saxons would have liked to have rested. The invasion by the Normans instead meant a forced match across almost the full length of the country. Forming their defensive position at the top of the hill they awaited the enemy...

Late Saxon/AngloDane Warlord	03LSX001	Late Saxon/Anglo Danish Lord
Huscarls 24men	LSX200	Late Saxon Huscarl Command
	LSX202	Saxon Huscarls with hand weapons
Fyrd 36 men	03LSX108	Late Saxon Fyrd Warriors 1
	03LSX109	Late Saxon Fyrd Warriors 2
	03LSX110	Late Saxon Fyrd Warriors 3
	03LSX111	Late Saxon Fyrd Warriors 4
Thegns 12 men	03LSX106	Late Saxon Thegns 1
	03LSX107	Late Saxon Thegns 2
	03LSX004	Morcar and Edwin, Saxon Earls
	03LSX107	Late Saxon Thegns 2 (2x random minis)
	03LSX112	Late Saxon Archers 1
Archers 12 men	03LSX113	Late Saxon Archers 2
	03LSX114	Late Saxon Archers 3

The Normans

William was determined to assert his rightful claim to the English throne. Amassing his army, along with plenty of Bretton allies, and not a few minor nobles looking to make their fortune, William would defeat the ragged Saxon force facing him. A cunning plan was forming...

William	NOR003	Duke William of Normandy
Odo	NOR004	Bishop Odo of Bayeux
Heavy Cav x3 packs	NOR202	Norman Heavy Cavalrymen 1
	NOR203	Norman Heavy Cavalrymen 2
Cav x6 packs	NOR200	Norman Cavalrymen thrusting overarm
	NOR201	Norman Cavalrymen couched lance arms
Crossbows (8 men)	NOR100	Norman Crossbowmen 1
	NOR101	Norman Crossbowmen 2 (Helmets)
Armoured Infantry (24 men)	NOR007	Armoured Norman Command
	NOR106	Armoured Norman Infantry 1
	NOR107	Armoured Norman Infantry 2
Unarmoured Infantry (24 men)	NOR006	Norman Warlord and Bannerman foot
	NOR105	Unarmoured Norman Infantry 1
	NOR104	Unarmoured Norman Infantry 2
	NOR104	Unarmoured Norman Infantry 2(2x random minis)
Bows (8 Men)	NOR001	Norman Archer Command
	NOR102	Norman Archers 1