William the Conqueror's Savage Subjection of England (Video)

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William the Conqueror's Savage Subjection of England (Video)

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William the Conqueror’s brutal subjugation of northern England in 1070 stands as one of the darkest episodes in English history. After his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William faced resistance in the north, where local leaders and the last remnants of the Anglo-Saxon nobility refused to submit. The capture of York by these rebels posed a significant threat to Norman rule, forcing William to adopt a ruthless strategy to crush any opposition.

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The campaign, known as the Harrying of the North, was marked by unprecedented ********* and destruction. William divided his forces into smaller units and unleashed them across the region, slaughtering men, women, and children, and burning villages to the ground. Crops were systematically destroyed, leading to widespread famine. The estimated ****** toll from starvation alone is believed to be as high as 150,000, with many more perishing in the immediate *********.

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