Timeline (Harold's England)

Events leading up to and during the Battle of Hastings
1066

King Edward of England dies, there is a succession crisis were three men claim the Thorne, However Harold Godwinson is chosen as King.

Duke William of Normandy and King Harold Hardrada of Norway believe they also have rights to the throne, they prepare to invade England.

King Harold Hardrada is killed at sea when his invasion fleet is caught in a very bad storm, the invasion fleet is almost totally destroyed.

Duke William invades England, he is ambushed by the Saxon army at Senlac Hill which almost destroys his own army

William eventually gives up after his forces had suffered massive casualties, the Duke orders a full retreat and is killed by saxon soldiers while fleeing with his men. Harold Godwinson is victorious.

Harold is crowned in London on Christmas Day of 1066, he is now King Harold II of England.