
Your archers and crossbowmen advance to within effective range and for a while they pepper the shieldwall. Few enemies are seen to fall, until the range is shortened even more to about fifty yards.
But the English line steps forward and a deadly hail of javelins, axes and stones routs your marksmen down the hill. They have done their best. What will the next phase of the battle be?
You will lead the mounted attack against Harold's center, while the rest of your army attacks the English wings in strength.
Sort out your marksmen, replenish their quivers, and have them continue to soften up the English line from a safe distance, until it is weakened enough to attack with your shock troops.
Direct an all-out attack by spearmen and cavalry, while you remain with a reserve of Norman cavalry, ready to exploit any weaknesses or come to the rescue of any of your own men who are in trouble.