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Whose army is on the highest point of Senlac Hill?
How has William lined up his army?
William's first assault has proved effective.
William sends his _________ up the slope against the English.
Norman ________ squadrons move up behind infantry.
On the ________ of the line, the infantry and cavalry suddenly break back down the slope, chased by English fyrdmen.
Harold's flank is not dangerously exposed.
To counteract rumours of his death, William pushes back his ________ to prove he is still alive and reminds his men that there is no escape.
William leads a body of the cavalry to __________ the English who suddenly find themselves fighting on exposed ground.
When does William cut off the fleeing Saxons?
The English line still retains its unbroken position.
What kind of tactics do the Normans resort to?
The Normans hope to _________ the English down the slope after them.
The English break _________.
The English finally _________ their line to follow the fleeing Normans.
What time do Normans attack the English flanks and rear?
Harold's _________ is attacked.
Harold himself, already wounded at this point, is probably _________ down.
Elements of the English fyrd begin to flee backwards towards the _________.
What does the battle end?
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