The Battle of Stamford Bridge (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Date of Battle of Stamford Bridge
Date of Battle of Stamford Bridge
25 September 1066
Who was Harald Hardrada?
Who was Harald Hardrada?
Norwegian Viking king who invaded England
Size of Hardrada's invasion fleet
Size of Hardrada's invasion fleet
300 ships
Tostig's relationship to Harold Godwinson
Tostig's relationship to Harold Godwinson
His brother
Tostig's previous position
Tostig's previous position
Earl of Northumbria
Date of Battle of Fulford
Date of Battle of Fulford
20 September 1066
English leaders at Battle of Fulford
English leaders at Battle of Fulford
Earls Edwin and Morcar
Result of Battle of Fulford for English
Result of Battle of Fulford for English
Devastating defeat, York surrendered
Harold's march north (distance & time)
Harold's march north (distance & time)
200 miles in under a week
Why were Vikings vulnerable at Stamford Bridge?
Why were Vikings vulnerable at Stamford Bridge?
Not wearing armour (caught by surprise)
Who died at Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Who died at Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harald Hardrada and Tostig
English tactic that won at Stamford Bridge
English tactic that won at Stamford Bridge
Breaking through Viking shield wall formations
Historical significance of Stamford Bridge
Historical significance of Stamford Bridge
Marked the end of the Viking Age in England
Cost of victory at Stamford Bridge
Cost of victory at Stamford Bridge
Heavy casualties and exhausted troops
What was left unprotected after battle?
What was left unprotected after battle?
England's southern coast