Battles Flashcards
How did Harold Godwinson become king
By the witan
Who else was promised king
William Duke of Normandy
Harold hadraada
What did godwinson do when finding out of planned attacks
He sent his army to the south for William
What happened at the south
William never appeared and with the upcoming harvest and maintainance cost of the army, they were dismissed in early September
What happened just days after sending his army home
Harold hadrada attacked the north with 9000 men and 200 boats
Which earls tried to defend at York
Edwin and morcar
The earls blocked York off at where?
Fulford
Who was attacking with hadrada
Tostig godwinsom
What date was the battle of Stanford bridge
25th September 1066
After godwinson emerged victorious after a suprise attack, what did he make the vikings do
Swear and oath they would keep peace , he sent 24 ships home
What happened only 3 days later after the battle of Stanford bridge
William launched an attack on the undefended south and was successful
What were the four reasons William of Normandy won
luck
The support of the pope
Preparation
Tactics
Difference between Williams and Harold’s army
William had well trained skilled and paid men often from across Europe , with a promise of wealth
Harold’s men were obliged to fight and lacked military skill and weaponry
What did Harold decide to do which gave Williams army an advantage
Act fast and rely on a tired smaller army
Which pope gave William the support from God
Pope Alexander the 2nd
What delayed Williams attack from the summer of 1066
Strong winds which changed when Harold’s army was elsewhere
Which tactic wore down Harold’s shield wall
A fake retreat which made some of his army leave the shield wall
What did William do to prove rumours of his death wrong
Took of hisn helmet, shouted and rode into battle which gave morale and courage
Which tactic led to Harold death
Firing the arrows up instead of over
When did Harold die which was lucky for William
Just before nightfall, when they both would’ve stopped fighting, and Harold could have bought reinforcements
