History GCSE
shield wall
What shield wall means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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A formidable defensive formation formed by Harold's Anglo-Saxon army on the high ground at Senlac Hill, which initially repelled Norman archers and infantry.
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- Option B1: Key topic 1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060–66 - 4 The Norman invasion (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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