Kevin - Battle of Hastings - Norman Conquest - Not French

It had a lot to do with the Norsemen though and Duke William should have landed on English soil at the same time as Harold Hardrada of Norway, both laid claim to the Saxon throne. Unfortunately for both Harold's, Williams ships were delayed in sailing and he (William) managed to benefit from the outcome of Stamford Bridge and the exhaustion of Saxon Harold's troops. Harold Godwinson would have been better advised to remain north of the Thames and make William come to him - he more than likely would have won - still that's the way it goes.

Hrothgar - love the description of Napoleon.