Tostig comes to Flanders looking for aid in his projected bid against Harold.
May 1, 1066
Tostig makes an abortive attempt to invade England.
Sep 20, 1066
Harold responds by scraping together a scratch force made up largely of his own housecarls and personal followers, and racing north
Sep 28, 1066
Having sailed his fleet to St Valery sur Somme, William waits for the wind to be in the right direction.
Oct 1, 1066
Having sailed his fleet to St Valery sur Somme, William waits for the wind to be in the right direction.
Oct 1, 1066
oct-dec state of war continues until Christmas 1066, when a deal is struck between William and the English magnates in which he guarantees their positions in return for their support.
Oct 14, 1066
Harold takes up a position blocking the Norman advance to London on Senlac Ridge at the site of Battle with an army of little more than 5,000 weary and footsore men.