Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Why was the fyrd disbanded in mid-September 1066?
Why was the fyrd disbanded in mid-September 1066?
To allow soldiers to return for harvest
How many men did Harald Hardrada bring to England?
How many men did Harald Hardrada bring to England?
Approximately 10,000 men
Who was Tostig in relation to Harold Godwinson?
Who was Tostig in relation to Harold Godwinson?
His exiled brother
Who were the two northern earls that fought at Gate Fulford?
Who were the two northern earls that fought at Gate Fulford?
Morcar of Northumbria & Edwin of Mercia
On what date did the Battle of Gate Fulford take place?
On what date did the Battle of Gate Fulford take place?
20 September 1066
What tactical move did Hardrada use to defeat the English at Gate Fulford?
What tactical move did Hardrada use to defeat the English at Gate Fulford?
A flanking manoeuvre
What happened to Earls Morcar and Edwin after Gate Fulford?
What happened to Earls Morcar and Edwin after Gate Fulford?
They survived but were badly wounded
On what date did the Battle of Stamford Bridge occur?
On what date did the Battle of Stamford Bridge occur?
25 September 1066
How many days passed between Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge?
How many days passed between Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge?
Five days
What were Harold's professional warriors called?
What were Harold's professional warriors called?
Housearls
Who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Both Harald Hardrada and Tostig
How many ships carried home Viking survivors from Stamford Bridge?
How many ships carried home Viking survivors from Stamford Bridge?
24 ships
What was William of Normandy doing whilst Harold fought in Yorkshire?
What was William of Normandy doing whilst Harold fought in Yorkshire?
Landing in the south