William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme river, beginning the Norman conquest of England.
The Norman Conquest of England was an 11th-century invasion by an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish, and Breton troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror.
Watch: 1066: A Year to Conquer England - Episode 1 (BBC)
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