The battles of Fulford, Stamford Bridge and Hastings (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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What Pope gave William for invasion
What Pope gave William for invasion
Papal banner
Year Tostig formed alliance with Harald Hardrada
Year Tostig formed alliance with Harald Hardrada
1066
Date of Battle of Fulford
Date of Battle of Fulford
20 September 1066
Result of Battle of Fulford for Anglo-Saxons
Result of Battle of Fulford for Anglo-Saxons
Crushing defeat
Days for Harold's march to Stamford Bridge
Days for Harold's march to Stamford Bridge
5 days
Distance Harold's army marched on foot to Stamford Bridge
Distance Harold's army marched on foot to Stamford Bridge
185 miles
Date of Battle of Stamford Bridge
Date of Battle of Stamford Bridge
26 September 1066
Leaders killed at Battle of Stamford Bridge
Leaders killed at Battle of Stamford Bridge
Harald Hardrada and Tostig
Date & location William's forces landed
Date & location William's forces landed
28 September at Pevensey
Date of Battle of Hastings
Date of Battle of Hastings
14 October 1066
Time Battle of Hastings began
Time Battle of Hastings began
Around 9 am
Norman tactic that weakened Anglo-Saxon shield wall
Norman tactic that weakened Anglo-Saxon shield wall
Feigned retreat
How Harold died at Hastings
How Harold died at Hastings
14 Oct, possibly arrow in eye
Main tactic Harold's army used at Hastings
Main tactic Harold's army used at Hastings
Shield wall
Anglo-Saxon elite forces with years of training
Anglo-Saxon elite forces with years of training
Housecarls