History Quiz -
Britain: Warfare Between AD 50 and AD 1350 (Answers)
When studying GCSE History students will be taught about warfare in Britain during the past. One timespan they will cover is from the Roman invasion to the late medieval era.
Britain has witnessed much warfare throughout its history, whether in modern times or in the times of the Roman Empire. The Romans in Britain were challenged by Boudica's revolt. Following the Roman withdrawal from Britain 400 years later the Anglo-Saxons invaded, who in turn were defeated by the Normans. Subsequent English medieval kings like, Edward I and Edward III, expanded into Wales and France, but permanent success against the Scots eluded them.
See how much you know about warfare in Roman and Medieval Britain by playing this quiz.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Britain, migration and empire overview, c790 - present day
Britain's native inhabitants were far from united, being divided into numerous tribal areas
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The Roman army was carefully structured into various sizes of infantry formations
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The Saxons did not use cavalry, but deployed two categories of foot soldiers
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Saxon soldiers were well protected also by pointed helmets and wooden shields
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Having won the battle of Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire, the English marched south to Hastings to face Duke William's invading army in October 1066
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This was a long and closely fought battle with numerous casualties - as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry
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Edward subdued North Wales in the 1280's, and built many castles there in a relatively new style to secure his recent conquests
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Edward II sent a formidable army northwards in 1314, partly to relieve his beleaguered garrison in Stirling Castle
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War erupted in 1337 between England and France. Edward III decided to assert his claim to French land and titles by invading France in 1346
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Crecy was the best known land battle of this war, occurring just after the naval engagement at Sluys in 1340. But the campaign dragged on
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