Normans : Battles

Question 1

When was the battle of Hastings ?

Answer 1

October 1066

Question 2

What did the Saxon Army consist of in the battle of Hastings ?

Answer 2

7000 - very few trained - fryds and housecarls

Question 3

What did the Norman Army consist of in the battle of Hastings ?

Answer 3

8000 - All trained

Question 4

What tactic did William use to lure the shield wall of the hill ?

Answer 4

Feigned flight

Question 5

What troops did William have over Godwinson ?

Answer 5

Calvary

Question 6

When was the battle of Fulford Gate ?

Answer 6

20th September 1066

Question 7

Who led the Vikings ?

Answer 7

Hardrada

Question 8

How many soldiers did the Vikings have at Fulford Gate ?

Answer 8

7000

Question 9

Who supported Hardrada and was already in England ?

Answer 9

Tostig ( Godwinson’s brother )

Question 10

Who were defending at Fulford Gate ?

Answer 10

Earl Edwin & Morcar & 3500 Saxon soldiers

Question 11

How did the Vikings win Fulford Gate ?

Answer 11

Overwhelmed the Saxons

Question 12

How far did Godwinson March to Stamford bridge ?

Answer 12

190 miles on 4 days

Question 13

When was the battle of Stamford bridge ?

Answer 13

25th September 1066

Question 14

Why was Harold’s quick march to York so beneficial ?

Answer 14

Caught the Vikings off guard

Question 15

Who was killed at Stamford bridge ?

Answer 15

Hardrada & Tostig

Question 16

Why was the battle at Stamford bridge a disadvantage ?

Answer 16

Gave William time to land and prepare in the South
Harold’s troops were tired and outnumbered