Battle of Stamford Bridge Flashcards
What did the loss at Fulford Gate mean?
Harold Godwinson had to move quickly to deal with the Viking invasion
Why did Harold have to gather more troops as he moved north?
Many in his army in the south had gone home
How far did Harold march?
190 miles in 4 days
Where and when did Harold reach on the outskirts of York?
Tadcaster
24 September
When did Harold launch a surprise attack on the Viking attack?
25 September 1066
Why did the Saxons have an element of surprise?
The Vikings didn’t expect them to reach York so quickly
Where were the Vikings camped? What had they not defended properly?
The far side of the River Derwent
Stamford Bridge
Result of the battle
Long and bloody battle
Vikings scattered
Who were killed?
Hardrada
Tostig
Why was this a Pyrrhic victory?
Harold won but sustained heavy loses
