The Battle of Gate Fulford Flashcards
1
Q
what day did it happen
A
20th September 1066
2
Q
who attacked
A
Harald Hardrada and Tostig
3
Q
who were they blocked by
A
Morcar Earl of northumbria and his brother Edwin
4
Q
where were they blocked
A
just outside York at Gate fulford
5
Q
who won
A
The battle was a defeat for Morcar and Edwin (lost)
6
Q
what were their mistakes
A
fighting just outside York rather than within the city walls
7
Q
what did Harold do when he heard about the invasion
A
marched north
8
Q
what must he have been confident about?
A
that William would not attack the south any time soon
