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Weatherwatch: how winds of war kept England from going Viking

Harold I (c. 1022-66) was killed by an arrow at the Battle of Hastings – but his fate was partly determined by the weather.

2024-09-12  223  简单

William regrouped at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. The wind remained stubbornly in the west. In desperation, the duke had the relics of the town’s saint displayed to his army, and all prayed for a favourable wind. After 15 days the wind direction finally changed. The fleet crossed safely and landed at Pevensey on 28 September.

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