Battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Flashcards
After Harold became king, who tried (but was unsuccessful) to invade first
William of Normandy
Why could William of Normandy not invade at first
The winds were blowing in the wrong direction
Who actually invaded first
Harald Hadrada
what was the first battle that took place in 1066
Battle of Gate Fulford
who was the battle of Gate Fulford fought between
English earls Edwin and Morcar VS Harald Hadrada and Tostig
How many troops did Edwin and Morcar have
6000
how many troops did Harald Hadrada and Tostig have
9000
Who one the battle of Gate Fulford
Harald Harada and Tostig
How did Hadrada win the battle
Hadrada used his best troops to attack Edwin and Morcar’s troops from the side. The English were then forced onto a marsh and were cut down
The next battle was at stamford Bridge, who was this fought between
Harold Godwinson VS Harald Hardrada and Tostig
Who won the battle of Stamfrod Bridge
Harold Godwinson
How did the battle of Gate Fulford contribute to Harald Hardrada losing the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Harald Hadradas army was exhausted from the battle of Gate Fulford
What was Harald Hadradas army doing when they were attacked by Harold Godwinson
Celebrating their victory at Gate Fulford
What did Hadradas army not have with them when being attacked
Their armour
How much of Hadradas army was left behind in the ships at the time of Stamford Bridge
a third
