3.7 Battle of Fulford Gate Flashcards
When was the Battle of Fulford Gate?
20th September 1066
Where did the battle of Fulford gate take place?
Fulford, just outside York
What were the main events of the Battle of Fulford Gate? (2)
- Only a few Norwegians arrived at battle ground at first, so English won an advantage through superior numbers
- As battle continued, more Viking troops and their numbers eventually overwhelmed the Anglo-Saxons
Who were the Norwegian leaders? What was their army like?
- Harald Hadrada + Tostig Godwinson
- Around 7000 Viking soldiers
Who were the Anglo-Saxon leaders? What was their army like?
- Edwin and Morcar => AS earls
- Around 3500 members of English northern army
What weapons did the Norwegians and the Anglo-Saxons have? (2)
- Swords => slashing
- 5 foot day axe
What tactics did the Norwegians have? (2)
- Many hurled into the Beck (small river/stream)
- Sent reserve troops round the back of the Anglo-Saxons for a 2nd attack
What tactic did the Anglo-Saxons have?
Shield wall on Northern side of the Beck
What was the outcome of the battle for the Norwegians? (2)
- Victory
- Still losses on both sided
What was the outcome of the battle for the Anglo-Saxons? (3)
- York had surrendered to the Norwegians
- Northern army was disorganised and scattered
- Edwin and Morcar => forced to flee
What were the Norweigans’ next steps?
Went to rest at Stamford Bridge
What were the Anglo-Saxons’ next steps?
Harold Godwinson planned to meet the Norwegians and eventually attack
