Stamford bridge Flashcards
When does Hadrada invade with Tostig (Godwinson’s Brother) to the north?
20th of September 1066
When did the battle commence?
On the 25th of September 1066
How many more soldiers did Godwinson have compared to Hadrada?
Twice as much
Why were Tostig and Hadrada resting in the north
Because they had just previously won a battle with the northern earls. They were waiting since they were promised hostages from them
How far away did Godwinson have to travel to get to Stamford bridge?
around 300km
What happened because of them winning the previous victory?
They had set up camp but left their armour at their ships
How far away were their ships with the armour
25km away
What did Hadrada have with him at camp
Weapons, shields and helmets
Hadrada’s berserker Viking held back and killed how many Anglo-Saxons from crossing the bridge?
40
How was the berserker Viking killed?
A soldier had snuck under the bridge and thrust a spear into him
What did the berserker Viking use?
An axe
What did Hadrada do to get his armour?
Sent 3 of his fastest horses to get them
Before the battle, what had happened?
Godwinson had tried to convince his brother, Tostig, to change sides
How was Hadrada killed
Struck through his throat with an arrow
