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FOREFATHER "Steadfast" CD 2007 ('...Values that they'd give their lives to defend. Stubborn and true, fighting strong till the end. Loyalty that never dies')

"Steadfast as a weathered mighty stone Weary of this furious raging storm Defy, and resist the endless war Withstand, and uphold the sacred law

Though I may faulter on my journey And I will suffer pain with time I know I'll keep my head up high

Bring forth your gods Your sacred strife With truth I crush your wretched life

Roots so deep this oak will now be swayed Core unwavering, edges burn and frayed Enduring as all else wilts and wanes Earth-red blood is coursing through my veins

Steadfast !

Noble, Glorious Ever victorious Entwined everlong Steadfast forever

Loyal is this friend who rides with me Ever true companion reigns supreme Smashing all deluded false belief Laughing at their feeble self-deceit

No one can take this strength away I will resist the fearsome tide And I will keep my head held high"

1066, THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS

Today, October 14, 2021 marks the 955 year anniversary of the Norman conquest over the Anglo-Saxons and England. I made this video four (almost five) years ago, because I was very inspiried by the actual historical events and the fine details concerning the battle. We should all remember and know more about this important historical event, no matter from where you come from. History is what makes us who we are. 

This is a video about the Norman invasion of Anglo-Saxon Britain in 1066 and soon after the inevitable and crucial  ''Battle of Hastings''. I combined some footage from various documentaries and historical reenactments and a song by the Anglo-Saxon lads from Forefather. The poem is from a short essay written in 1906 by unknown writer. I am not glorifying the Normans in any way, shape of form. Personally i feel like the English never should've lost that crucial battle, but i cannot judge past events that already took place centuries ago. It happened and that's it! I am and always were very interested in British and Anglo-Saxon history and also hungry for knowledge guy. Taking sides would be really childish and ignorant. ...though i very consciously cheer for the Anglo-Saxons and what they stood for. 

 ''Hige sceal þe heardra, heorte þe cenre, mod sceal þe mare, þe ure mægen lytlað'' 

 Music by: Forefather Song: The Sea Kings Album: Ours is The Kingdom

THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS 

In the early morning of 14 October 1066, two great armies prepared to fight for the throne of England. On a hilltop 7 miles from Hastings were the forces of Harold, who had been crowned king nine months earlier. Facing them on the far side of the valley below were the troops of Duke William of Normandy, who believed he was the rightful king. By the end of the day, thousands lay dead on the battlefield, and the victorious William was one step nearer to seizing the throne. 

Source: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/1066-and-the-norman-conquest/what-happened-battle-hastings/

A VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENTARY TO WATCH ON THIS DAY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!