Battle Of Stamford Bridge Flashcards

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Q

What were the 2 types of soldiers and their purpose?

A

Housecarls were well trained, experienced soldiers who protected the King and his Barons. Fyrd defended their local area but had to use their own food and equipment.

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When did the English arrive at Stamford Bridge

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September 25 1066, walking 30km in 5 days

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3
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What river separated the Vikings from the English

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River Derwent and a narrow bridge

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4
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What was shown in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles that happened on the bridge

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There was a Viking Berserker who killed 40 English men but an English soldier went under the bridge and stuck a spear up his bum and the berserker died

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5
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What formation did both armies do

A

Shield wall

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6
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What did Hardrada do as Harold crossed the bridge

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Sent 3 riders on the fastest horses to get the fleet

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7
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What did Harold do before the battle officially began

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He tried to persuade Tostig to join his side and rename him as Earl but Tostig stayed with Hardrada

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8
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What was Hardrada’s nickname

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Thunderbolt of the north

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9
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What did Hardrada do in the battle which resulted in his death

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He had weapons in both hands and killed all in his way but he also had no shield or chain mail, a metal coat made of rings that had protection but heavy

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10
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How did Hardrada die

A

He was struck in the throat by an arrow

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11
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When did the reinforcements arrive

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After the battle ended

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12
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What happened after the Battle of Fulford according to the Anglo Saxon Chronicles

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Hardrada’s son survived and gave himself up to the king and Harold allowed him to go back to Norway as long as they swore an oath to never invade again

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13
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How many ships returned from Hardrada’s fleet

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24 out of 300

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14
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What happened 3 days after the Battle of Stamford Bridge

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The winds changed south and William set sail to England

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