Battles for the throne Flashcards
Who was part of the Battle of Gate fulford?
It was the Anglo-Saxons (Edwin and Morcar) vs the Vikings (Hardrada + Tostig)
Where did the Vikings invade?
The North coast
Who gathered at the North coast to defend?
Edwin (Earl of Mercia) and Morcar (Earl of Northumbria) + the army
Who was outnumbered?
The Anglo Saxons (Edwin and Morcar)
How did the Battle play out and who lost?
The Anglo-Saxons had a marshland behind them and were forced back and defeated. Thousands were killed or wounded
Who was part of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
The anglo-
Who was part of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
The Anglo-Saxons (Godwinson) and the Vikings (Hardrada and Tostig)
Who won the battle?
The Anglo Saxons
How did the Anglo-Saxons win?
Godwinsn marched North, It was meant to be a ‘hostage exchange’.The Anglo-Saxons surprised the Vikings, they came over a hill and were unseen. The Vikings had left men, armour and weapons on their ships. Tostig AND Hardrada were killed.
What were the repercussions of the Battle?
The Anglo-Saxons lost valuable troops despite the great victory.
What happened south during the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
William landed south
Why did William win the Battle of Hastings?
William waited for Harold to arrive (had well-rested troops), the fyrd had been disbanded, Willia got lucky with the timing of Hardrada’s invasion, Norman knights were highly trained and on horses (height advantage), they used clever tactics and the troops believed they would win with the backing of the pope.
WHy did Harold lose the Battle of Hastings?
The men were exhausted
