Could You Survive in the Shield Wall at the Battle of Hastings?

[@survivehistory]

The NORMANS have landed! 💀Hope you enjoy the episode guys! Please let us know what you think in the comments. Big thanks to our sponsor World of Warships: Legends - join the scary Halloween adventures here 👉wowsl.co/3U9DpDa Thanks also to the fantastic living history groups who appear in this video: Swords of Penda, Age of Penda, Seaxia and the Worcestershire Cavalry! If you want to support the channel, please consider buying us a coffee ko-fi.com/survivehistory

[@Elindemox]

I used to reenact as a soldier from the kingdom of the franks on the Battle of Angers where we fought the Saxons

[@ommsterlitz1805]

Normans et chevaliers de France, nous somes arivez ès voz terres d'Engleterre por vous civiliser et amener nos loix et nos costumes

[@ElwoodKelly-vf3ri]

My dad and lots of blodhorn make cameos in this I do Viking reandactment

[@memekanikszanjay]

Kata Kameramen seru sekali

[@christiandauz3742]

I prefer being in a Shieldwall that has Muskets and Gunpowder Grenades All is Fair in Love, War and Time-Travel F*ck H*tl*r

[@valdeingruo]

This is why i think youtube succeeds. A team can go out on their own and put on something way better than you find on TV now adays

[@survivehistory]

Thanks so much, kind words!

[@TheIrishvolunteer]

Last time I was this early Harold's army was still fighting the Danes.

[@zishuredi3908]

Thank the gods we have this magic news station showing us the battle through this smooth lens.

[@TheSpookiestgoose]

😢

[@grenmoyo3968]

Last time I was this early king Harold was still fighting on the battlefield

[@therandom.cowboy5526]

Harold never fought Danes. The battle of Stamford bridge was against Norwegian king harald hardrada, who invaded with a Norwegian fleet.

[@Forhergian]

​@@therandom.cowboy5526 Harold godwinsons army fought harald hadradas army on stamford bridge

[@johnphillips3943]

Another fantastic episode. I took part in the filming of this, the time and effort that goes into making this programs is amazing. The guys involved are 3 of the nicest chaps you could ever hope to meet. Down to earth, friendly and great fun to work with. All the lads and lady's who took part gave it their all. I was fighting along side the foot sloggers in King Harrold's shield wall and I could see the effort that they put into getting the out fits and weapons and making it all as accurate as possible, even going as far as barking out commands in Anglo Saxon old English. With regards to the cavalry, I know they put in hour upon hour of practicing for every event or film they take part. A lot of the 'uniforms' are hand made. All of the effort on every ones part (I can only imagine just how much editing/cutting, working on scripts etc go into each episode but I bet its a lot of work) is so worth it when the episodes turn out so brilliantly.

[@Youtuubpewp]

So how do these re-enactments deal with actual wounds and such? Like what were the rules of combat and such?

[@paulm3033]

​@@Youtuubpewpleeches I guess .

[@harkchhun9003]

Shoutout to the camera man travelling back in time to record all of this

[@troydodson9641]

It's a museum walk through of the Tapestry, let's not be silly with time travel Said in jest

[@BarryMichaels]

ow come they use a muslam woman 4 the english woman medic ?

[@rickbolt1308]

Thanks for asking us to take part in this, was an honour and privilege to portray Harold Godwinson

[@survivehistory]

Top job Rick!

[@rickbolt1308]

@@survivehistory Cheers guys, a pleasure working with you, here's to the next one!!

[@gunsgunstiger5238]

Those have to be the last recordings we've got of king Harold before his tragic end... Such a great king, RIP Harold

[@BarryMichaels]

wot I don't get is how come everyfin is historical but then the angleo saxon woman medic is a muslam woman in a turban ?

[@merydoesstuff]

​​@@BarryMichaelswomen used to cover their heads up to the 19th century. She also may be a nun.

[@BarryMichaels]

@@merydoesstuff redilculus that enit tho jus tryin to be incloosive an mak her muslam woman. Angleo saxon wuz Christian wite blondes like Jesus wuz.

[@colinbachman9096]

@@BarryMichaels Did you eat lead paint as a child?

[@schwi5425]

@@colinbachman9096 Pretty sure he’s a troll making fun of your stereotypical English gammon

[@lyndad1039]

Best one yet ! You should be on tv. You and your team make history really interesting well done!

[@survivehistory]

Thanks so much!

[@peterk2735]

This is way better than any documentary on tv nowadays

[@RyanKing00]

Amazing! This feels like what the History Channel should be striving for. Keep up the good work! Would love it if you could cover the American Civil War, or the Crimean War. Both are contenders for the title of "the first modern war".

[@survivehistory]

Appreciate it Ryan, hope to cover both soon!

[@matthewarkell3029]

I'd say ww1 was the first modern war but out of them two the crimea would be the first modern war as well as the first war to be recorded day by day by journalists

[@TheImmortalArt]

I love this story. 1066 is my favourite year. Story of Harald G, Harald H and William, and all of it around them is fascinated.

[@1960totnes]

I've lived in the area of the Battle several times over the years and have attended the annual reenactments of it more than once. It's interesting that the watching crowds invariably cheer on the saxons and boo and hiss William the Bastard...

[@Zara-aka-CatWoman]

The footage has turned out fantastic! Matt and I were very honoured to be a part of it all. Hope we can join you for another one soon!

[@survivehistory]

Thanks Zara!

[@weirdman5529]

Absolutely amazing, you deserve far more subs, this feels like a actual netflix Documentary rather than a YT one

[@survivehistory]

Wow, thank you!

[@ax23mgh8]

Comparing this gold to Gayflix is an insult lol

[@liamkisbee8117]

Fun fact after the anglo saxons were defeated and the Norman's took rule of England quite a number of anglo saxons fled England and fought for the roman empire in the east (the byzantines) as varangian guards and in return of the service were granted the lands of crimea which was called Nova anglia.

[@thomasmooney5955]

Hi! I was one of the chaps who took part in the Battle of Hastings events in 2016 & 2017, and I love your approach to this subject and the use of reenactment alongside it! It is a hobby I truly wish I kept up, but I have fond memories I keep with me to this day. It was great seeing the work you put into it, and the relationships you must have formed with members of these groups! We're a fairly small hobby in the UK with a lot of pressures that make it harder, but this video (and others you have done as I'm currently deep-diving your channel) will help a lot. Many thanks for the great and insightful content, and have a lovely day! :)

[@survivehistory]

Thanks so much!

[@dersuddeutschesumpf5444]

Big fan of your reenactment-heavy approach to history

[@survivehistory]

Thanks!

[@paulm3033]

Really brings history to life and a great way to learn about the small details , the practical stuff, you wouldn't otherwise hear about .

[@bulldowozer5858]

One could only image what could have been "Sir William! A second archer under King Harold has entered the battlefield"

[@yagoda5671]

That was the most calm furious fighting I ever saw on the reconstruction

[@SMJ495]

You’re wrong this is live footage from the actual battle

[@yagoda5671]

Makes sense...

[@jamesevans2191]

Medieval II soundtrack makes this video even better

[@drewrachwal5327]

There is no other historical event that makes me as salty as the loss of the Saxons at Hastings. They were so close to victory! Alas, my favorite kingdom in history 'fell' because some peasants couldn't just stay in a line and let the enemy run away!

[@johnlane8053]

Could I survive The Battle of Hastings? No. No I could not.

[@ducomaritiem7160]

I did survive it twice actually. I was in the Hastings 2001( on horseback) and 2006 reenactment (on foot) as Normans...😂

[@RyanRyzzo]

​@@ducomaritiem7160 Armure de Plot for Normans ;)

[@ew264]

Rip to you but im different

[@51WCDodge]

Note: The heavy object used to dispatch fish or game by hitting over the head is still refered to as a 'Priest'.

[@Techgnome21]

Another amazing video!! Well done. I find it fascinating.That we Anglophones still us French words words that were introduced to our language because of this battle.

[@survivehistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tylerframpton2113]

This is the best one yet. Really great video. Feels like this should be on the TV not KZbin

[@survivehistory]

Really appreciate it thanks!

[@KnightOfStJohn]

As an American this channel is helping me learn about England awesome history. HERES A PINT MATE 🍺

[@survivehistory]

Gratefully received 🍺

[@doejohn7973]

Thank you for making these videos, your effort is greatly appreciated. You will have a good stories to tell when you are old.

[@survivehistory]

Thanks for watching!

[@magnuslauglo5356]

Solid episode. I'd have welcomed more on the experience of actual shieldwall combat - I understand that attacks and wounds to the legs were common, as they were the least protected part of the body.

[@mansfieldtime]

"The mourning after the night before." Said the drunk man. "Here here."

[@jimmy12347654]

Another great episode guys!

[@ElwoodKelly-vf3ri]

I love your vids I learn so much about all history

[@survivehistory]

Glad to hear it and thank you!

[@LucasSantos-si4nd]

YES, NEW EPISODE!

[@nespppp]

This is excellent. Thank you!!! ♥

[@survivehistory]

You're so welcome!

[@willum4629]

Great video man keep it up

[@mrfootfxtish9430]

KYRIE ELEISON! I know it does not originate from it, that it’s a greek chant in the church, but I can’t help but think of Medieval 2 Total War hearing if. Love that game.

[@Dueno430]

A good video. With limited resources you did a decent job of making the event come alive. Good on the re-enactors also, you can tell they put a lot of work into their kit. I must say though, they must be representing a wealthy part of society. Some of the troops look conspicuously well fed for Medieval times lol.

[@Windsurfingaddict]

Thank John for sending me this Link, last time I really studied the Battle off 1066 was at school so Interesting to re- visit and have a better understanding with older shoulders 🥳🥳

[@Kontro_7]

Brings me back to secondary school history class, but better!

[@aetius7139]

The irony is. Harold godwinson is half dane viking defeating a norwegian viking king, only to be defeated by another french norman who is descendant of another norwegian vikings.😂😂😂

[@jameschebahtah]

Damn Norwegians always win…

[@notsouloyty4363]

I LOVE you guys man, I've been interested in every single one of your documentaries and I've especially been excited for this one! You guys deserve so much of the youtube algorithm!

[@survivehistory]

Very kind thank you!

[@schoolofthenomad]

This is the coolest opening to a video I’ve ever seen❤

[@survivehistory]

Thanks so much - we liked it too 😁

[@mtrshlh]

The moment i found this channel, i immediately share it to my friends. THIS IS SO HIGH QUALITY

[@survivehistory]

Really appreciate that - hope they like it too!

[@danieljosiahcotton]

One of the best series on KZbin. Thank you all!

[@TheGutsCasualGamer]

For a split second I thought this was gonna be about surviving the Battle of the Pelannor Fields

[@Sonny-m1f]

Not only would i survive, my ancestor did fight at Hastings. My surname, Gravely is Norman. The village of Graveley in Hertfordshire is named for my family. My ancestor were given the land by king William an is mentioned in the Domesday book. Today I am an American, but I know where my ppl came from. Going back to the motherland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@The_Big_G_765]

Absolutely fantastic video, very well gave life to what we read in textbooks in school thanks to your team. Genuinely one of the best channels at the moment.

[@survivehistory]

Thanks!

[@az_dogwhisperer520]

The Battle of Hastings is my go-to Jeopardy answer!

[@Somememeguy-ek8nw]

19:15 did bro just say in the thick of it?? 🗿🙏

[@ndie8075]

I 've been many times at the battle field in the village battle.......as a german with Saxon descendants I felt always sad when I stood in front of the gravestone of King Harold.....sadly the normans win........but we Saxons remain....🇩🇪🇬🇧❤

[@defaultytuser]

Both Harald and William really looked their parts! Congrats to the reenactors

[@OlivierMosimann]

26:56 Love the « loophole » 😂

[@etiennesharp]

Thanks

[@survivehistory]

Thanks so much Etienne!

[@m.m6990]

great work! so awesome to see you do this with reenacters

[@joe-vr4fg]

history presented actually fun and interesting. smashing job

[@FylMarite]

LOVE this channel, one of the best history channels still posting new content. again id like to suggest an American Civil War episode, both sides troops lived very different lives in camps, with Union soldiers being supplied by the US Govt and their (meager) rations, and the Confederates having to make due largely with what they could find, or take from the Union.

[@survivehistory]

Thanks 🙏🏻 We’ll be doing our best to cover it soon

[@FylMarite]

@@survivehistory Love to hear this! Keep up the great work

[@MichaelCorryFilms]

​@@survivehistoryIf you can, time it with a reenactment of a major battle. Of course Gettysburg would be ideal.

[@kami-songs2978]

amazing channel ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[@survivehistory]

Thank you very much!

[@s0ld1er27]

What is that song playing in the background at 13:35? I've heard it before in the videogame Total War: Medieval 2.

[@Neutralizer520]

Wow, extremely well done man TV level production but even better delivery

[@survivehistory]

Wow, thanks!

[@mylan4742]

Absolute quality channel, love the stuff.

[@survivehistory]

Much appreciated!

[@HistoryNerd1814]

Great video would love see a War of 1812 episode the war is not talked about enough.

[@project.family4]

Great job!

[@mistersandwich0034]

petition to bring battlehorns to everyday lives

[@survivehistory]

Seconded

[@patdonn6975]

You know what everytime you guys post I'm absolutely thrilled so much detail and accurate 👏

[@survivehistory]

Thanks! We’ll keep them coming.

[@definitelynotadam]

0:11 "English" in 1066? You mean Anglo Saxons, and even them had no nationwide identity at that point. English identity hasn't emerged for "quite" a while.

[@smal750]

yes

[@charitysheppard4549]

Actually, the name "Eng-land" shortened from "Anglo-land" came into common use in the 10th century. England was most certainly known as such by 1066. We know this from several historical resources. In the early 11th century Aethelweard of Wessex refers to the Kingdom of England as a cohesive community bound together by King, laws, language, customs, cultures and ethnic identity. He notes it is not known as "Britannia" anymore. Additionally, a Norman historian, William of Poitiers, writing in about 1070 also pointed out that “the more ancient name of England was Britannia.”

[@Helmholtzwatson1984]

Anglo saxon = English in this context. As it does in nearly all contexts. Semantics.

[@Justliketree27Studio]

Now, i feel like playing some Bannerlord mount and blade 2..

[@Koppany_1863]

I really love your videos! Could you guys make a video about the seven years war? I would really like that❤

[@Limit_The_Hipster]

an episode on the civil war or boxer rebellion would be cool to see. great content btw I love these videos

[@evanmeacham2395]

A Tv quality production with only 37k views is a severe disrespect

[@shmooperpooper9205]

Alwaus get excited when this channel uploads keep it up

[@survivehistory]

Thank you, we'll keep them coming!

[@nilandic2036]

Excellent video please do a follow up on the harrying of the North?

[@bobholly3843]

Two things. 1. The reason why William's force is so big is that other lords from other places in Europe joined him after the Pope gave William a blessing & it essentially became a small crusade of sorts. 2. Horses are dangerous not just for their weight & momentum, but they can kick & bite once in the fray.

[@zsoltbocsi7546]

Best episode so far

[@deepkadamba7083]

Harold Godwinson Should have used scorched earth strategy along with may be building strong holds

[@ChevalierdeJohnstone]

Packing wounds with grass fed horse manure sounds legit. It would help stop the bleeding and the active bacteria in the manure would likely prevent other bacteria from infecting the wound. There’s a lot of nitrogen which promotes wound healing. Major risk is of course tetanus but you already have that risk from the spear that stabbed you.

[@Wintermute909]

Absolutely Fantastic video! One tiny thing, @ 20:01 (hopefully I'm misreading this) it looks a little like the archer was asked to do the unrealistic film trope of drawing a long bow and holding the pose. Personally i dont think you need to use any of those old documentary tricks, this series is better in them every way!

[@4oursword]

I spy GDFB's least authentic off-the-shelf roundshield lmao 7:21

[@mangyminotaur30]

Survive? I would take an arrow in the eye for King Harold

[@HtetLinTun-wn5rk]

Nice man I love history 👍

[@survivehistory]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@justincancelosa5773]

I wish you guys would do one on Lake Trasimine. The Romans were slaughtered for hours and pinned in so tight they couldn’t even raise their shields to ward off their attackers. The only prisoners that were taken were because the Carthaginian mercenaries arms grew tired to swing their weapons so out of practicality they allowed the romans to become prisoners. Name it “Why You Would NOT Survive the Battle of Lake Trasimine” idk if there are any English speaking re-enactments but that would be an episode.

[@manatee2k3]

Amazing video! So well shot and so much research must have gone into this! Bravo!

[@survivehistory]

Thanks so much!

[@antoniobautista6718]

Amazing work as always Survive History! Crazy how 3 extremely ambitious men tried to be king of England all at once, all of them not hailing from the original House of Wessex. The court is gonna start speaking French soon and invading France as a tradition 🤣❤️🔥

[@smal750]

and loose every single time

[@phoenixrose1192]

@@smal750 England had a third of the population of France at the time, the fact that they won as many battles as they had in the 100YW was impressive. It was clearly much easier to defend one’s territory too.

[@smal750]

@@phoenixrose1192 all i here is copium lol, normandy had a tenth of the english population and still absolutely dogwalked you while you were humiliated and thrown out of the continent by a france that was barely half its original size ,disunited and in civil war against burgundy and britanny and the king was litteraly a madman, your crushing defeat was simply embarrassing.

[@phoenixrose1192]

@ How is it “copium”, when I was just stating facts? So dial it back a bit yeah? I don’t remember insulting your country. And they absolutely did not “dog walk” the English, otherwise the war would not have lasted for 100 years, mate! 😂 The English won more battles than France too, despite the latter having the home advantage, more manpower, immediate access to reinforcements when there’s say, a dysentery outbreak, for example. Even our king Henry V died in France from this disease during the war. France had one of the strongest forces in Europe at the time and they even had allies too (Scotland was one of them), so give the underdogs credit where it’s due.

[@smal750]

@@phoenixrose1192 its just a pathetic excuse, the normans conquered with you with a much smaller population, therefore using population as an excuse is just pathetic.

[@sunnmringenriksheim7812]

Love to see historical cavalry!

[@Ask-yy8nh]

New video now i am happy again

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

13:30 - *looks at soldiers's bodies* we're going to lose.

[@SkyForceOne2]

nice production

[@NinjaSushi2]

God bless these reenactors.

[@karlsomers4083]

Now this is a history show! 🎉

[@stevengentle9568]

Fantastic show guys I wish I could have been there

[@alexanderdavid8441]

Very well done!

[@survivehistory]

Thank you very much!

[@_Uhtcaru]

Really great video! Thought I was watching BBC

[@survivehistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Lucas-wn3te]

Meetup: At Stamford Bridge 25 September 2066, we walk to Hastings and camp there until 14 October 2066.

[@GirthQuake3]

Ill be old as shit but im about it

[@Ronzzii]

Why not 5 years from now? I would actually join

[@-PRPLEHZE-]

The Battle Of Hastings you say? I personally feel if they had taken their time, they may have found a solution. Never be too hasty, that's my motto. 🤭

[@Apocraphtica]

It is a shame that such great video has so low views count

[@piperterrett]

36:52 help him stop talking he looks like he is dead 😂

[@bloodrave9578]

Very interesting episode, Could you survive the Battle of Towton? could be interesting.

[@koboldnoble]

I know this is all reanactment, but i find it so funny how the arrows look like theyv been tossed from just out of frame

[@kingpoxy2289]

It was specifically 962 years and a whole day ago from the battle of Hastings on this day.

[@marijn8057]

Very cool!

[@strategistj.baguilat9996]

What sort of stuff could the Anglo-Saxons do that would have enabled them to win this battle? Maybe a self-insert trying to use trenches, traps, gunpowder or poison could have prevailed. Anyway, this was a great educational video!

[@re1v3r]

I like how you made the women shave so they didn't break the illusion of historical accuracy! ❤️

[@PETER-c4n]

Well done. A great film. Not sure about myself on the big day, but my ancestors - Odo of Bayeux and a certain 'William' from Falaise did - and 'we' changed England forever.

[@smal750]

stop larping your an anglo so basically a peasant back then