2: The 3 battles of 1066 Flashcards

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FACTS:
Who did Harold Godwinson expect to invade first AND where?

A

William of Normandy in the south

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DATES:
What was the first battle of 1066 AND who won?

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the Battle of Fulford Gate (September 1066)
Harald Hardrada vs northern earls (Morcar + Edwin)

winner = Harald Hardrada wins

reward: slaves, hostages, goods

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DATES:
What was the second battle of 1066, who won AND why?

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

Harald Hardrada vs Harold Godwinson

winner = Harold Godwinson

why: Harold Godwinson surprised Harald Hardrada while they were celebrating their victory at Fulford, they had no armour and the viking army was divided

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DATES:
When the was the Battle of Hastings AND what was the name of the two leaders?

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14th October 1066

Harold Godwinson vs William of Normandy

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FACTS:
Give three reasons why Harold Godwinson lost the Battle of Hastings

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his men were tired from the battle at Stamford Bridge

his men were largely poorly trained - tricked by feigned retreat and broke shield wall, only housecarls were experienced fighting on front row

Harold fought in the front line so couldn’t

pressured into fighting - William harrying and building castles in Harold’s earldom of Wessex

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Give three reasons why William won the Battle of Hastings

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army motivated - papal banner (God’s support), promise of rewards

army rested

army well trained - cavalry, archer, infantry

well led - William “I’m not dead” inspiring, feigned retreat tactic

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When was William crowned king?

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Dec 25th 1066

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Who did the witan choose to be king following the death of Harold Godwinson AND what was the result?

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Edgar Aethling

= William furious

= harrying his way to London forcing earls and Archbishops to submit

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