- William had planned before the battle and was well prepared.
- William was a better general than Harold and had more experience of war.
- Williams men were well armed and trained.
- William made sure that he had good supplies of clothes, food and other equiptment for his army.
- William's troops had tricked Harolds army by pretending to run away.
Harold wasn't a very good leader
- Harold didn't rest his troops inbetween the two battles.
- Harold didn't stop in London to get more supplies.
- Most of Harolds men were killed at Stamford Bridge and didn't go to London to get other men.
- Harolds troops were to spread out.
- Harold was over confident fom the last battle at stamford bridge.
- Harold was having to fight 2 enemies at the same time.
- The two enemies came from opposite ends so Harold had a long walk(300miles away.)
- The wind changed direction.
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