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What are three types of troops William had in 1066?
Fyrd Cavalry Housecarl Archers Knights
What does fyrd mean?
A fyrd was a part time soldier called up in times of war. Housecarls were full time professional soldiers.
What is a Fyrd from 1066?
A Fyrd is a part of the english army that are farmers and huntsmen, and do not have very good weapons. They also fight on foot and are not very well trained.
Were the fyrd paid in the Battle of Hastings?
No. The Fyrd used at The Battle of Hastings were not paid, however, the housecarls, warriors also used in the Battle of Hatsings were paid for their services.
Were the fyrd on harald's side in 1066?
Yes, in limited numbers
How many of the fyrd fought at the battle of Hastings?
around 250
What is diffreence between sand and quartz?
sand is a type of soil and quartz is a type of rock but studies show that soil is just rock in smaller form so really they're the same thing
What kind of soldiers were in Harold Godwinson's army?
Actually he had 2 types of soldiers in his army ; 1) Housecarls ; these were professional soldiers , they were well trained & also paid . 2) Fyrd ; these were part time , unpaid soldiers that were called up when the country (England ) was in danger .
What is the definetion of a fyrd?
A anglo-saxon milita who was partof army.You had to be gay to enter
What is an houscarl?
A housecarl is a heavily armoured elite troop who fights with a spear and a teardrop shaped shield.
What is the empty room in the basement of Riften Honeyside for after you bought everything for your house?
Slave/Housecarl room
What weapons did the fyrd use?
Fyrds mainly use spears shields and swords
