Anglo Saxons - Gate Fulford and Stamford bridge Flashcards
What date was the battle of Gate Fulford?
20th Sept 1066
What date was the battle of Stamford Bridge?
25th Sept 1066
who were the leaders of the Battle of Gate Fulford?
Earl Edwin (of Mercia) And Morcar (of Northumbria)
Who won the Battle of Gate Fulford?
Harald Hardrada and Tostig
How was the Battle of Gate Fulford won?
On either side of Germany Beck on the River Ouse. Hardrada’s forces waited for the tide to go out and they were they able to encircle the Anglo Saxon shield wall defences and win.
Edwin And Morcar escaped.
What earldom did the battle occur in?
Northumbria
What did Olaf (son of Harald Hardrada) sign at the end of the battle of Stamford bridge?
An oath saying that he would never returned.
Harold allowed him to leave with the Norwegian soldiers in 24 ships.
Which battle did Hardrada and Tostig die at?
Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Harold offered to spare his brother, Tostig, who refuses.
After the battle of gate Fulford, where were hostages taken?
Hardrada made the order to take hostages from around York and Yorkshire and then await more at Stamford Bridge.
Why was the Battle of Stamford bridge a surprise attack?
Hardrada and His men were celebrating their recent victory and had left their armour and equipment 25km away. They were outnumbered.
After which battle did Harold hear the news of William’s arrival in Pevensey?
Stamford Bridge
Harold then had to travel 300 miles south to meet him at Hastings.
In which battle did a Beserker hold back enemies single handedly?
Stamford Bridge
He stood on the bridge and prevented them from crossing with a spear.
It was not until someone went under the bridge until he died.
Stamford bridge Deployed soldiers and Casualties for ANGLOSAXONS?
15,000 Soldiers
5,000 casualties
He lost a third of his forces
How many house carls came to the battle of Stamford bridge? Who were they?
3,000 housecarls
They were the most elite Anglo-Saxon warriors.
Stamford bridge deployed soldiers and casualties for NORWEGIANS?
9,000 soldiers
4,000 casualties
Hardrada and Tostig died too
