The Year of 3 battles Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first battle that took place in the year?
A
The Battle of Fulford
2
Q
What was the date in which the Battle of Fulford took place?
A
20th September 1066
3
Q
Who was the Battle of Fulford between?
A
The Vikings and the Saxons
4
Q
Who commanded the armies?
A
Viking - Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwineson
Saxon - Edwin and Morcar
5
Q
Where did the Battle of Fulford take place (specific - not just Fulford)
A
Main road to York
6
Q
What did the Saxon army do before the Vikings arrived at the Battle of Fulford?
A
The Saxons waited north of a stream. The idea was that the Vikings, as there was the River Ouse to the west and marshy ground to the east, would have to cross the stream to attack.
