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Who were the four claimants to the throne in 1066?
Edgar Aethling, Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William Duke of Normandy.
When did the Battle of Fulford Gate take place?
20th, September 1066
Who fought in the Battle of Fulford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson with the English army and Harald Hardrada with the Norwegian army.
What were the rough size of the armies at Fulford Bridge?
English - 5000
Norwegian - 10,000
Who won’t the Battle of Fulford Bridge?
The Norwegians
When did the Battle of Stamford Bridge take place?
25, September 1066
Who took part in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson with the English army and Harald Hardrada with the Norwegian army
What was the rough size of the armies at Stamford Bridge?
English - 10,000
Norwegian - 10,000
Who won the Battle of Stamford bridge?
The English
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
East of Sussex, 6 miles inland from Hastings
Name the tactic Harold Godwinson used at the Battle of Hastings
He made a mile long shield wall onto of a ridge.
Name 1 tactic William Duke of Normandy used at the Battle of Hastings.
He used fake retreats to whittle down the Saxon soldiers. At the end of the battle he told his archers to fire up and over the shield wall.
How did Harold control his at at the Battle of Hastings?
He fought on the front line to boost moral. But this stopped him being able to control his men very well.
How did William control his army at the Battle of Hastings?
He was on a horse so he could get around the whole battle field easily and control his men well.
What were the 5 key points of an early non castle?
A wooden palisade, a bailey, a moat, a keep and a motte.
