Answers to the Battle of Hastings Game

Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/hastings/index_embed.shtml

This game is called "The Battle of Hastings Game". The setting of the game is 14,October, 1066 at Hastings in England. It is based one the actual event. To play the game,first you have to choose which you want to play the game as. You can choose either Duke William of Normany or Harold Godwinson. As you play the game, you have to choose your movements in order to win the battle, but if you choose wrong one, you will lose the game.

The thing I enjoyed about this game is that you can easily win the game if you know about the actual event, the Battle of Hastings well. Also, it's a very historical and educational game, I learned a lot of things after playing this game. First, I learned that winning a battle needs good stratigies and plans, without using them, you will end up with death. Also, I learned that I need to study more about the Battle of Hastings because I was really struggling with the game.

During the battle of Hastings, the English used 'shield wall' to block the Saxons. The Normans broke the English 'shield wall' with many attempt of attacks and trick retreats. While fighting, some one screamed, "King William is dead!". The Saxons chased them, but then they found out that King William was alive. The Normans knights turned and attacked. At last when Harold died, victory came to William.
I think this type of game is valuable learning experience because you can check if you know enough about the event.