Invasion and victory (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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William's support from the Pope
William's support from the Pope
Papal banner to lead army into battle
Harold's coronation timing
Harold's coronation timing
Day of Edward's burial
Tostig and Hardrada alliance year
Tostig and Hardrada alliance year
1066
Battle of Fulford date
Battle of Fulford date
20 September 1066
Battle of Fulford outcome for Anglo-Saxons
Battle of Fulford outcome for Anglo-Saxons
Crushing defeat; Edwin and Morcar escaped
Harold's march to Stamford Bridge (distance & time)
Harold's march to Stamford Bridge (distance & time)
185 miles in 5 days
Battle of Stamford Bridge date
Battle of Stamford Bridge date
26 September 1066
Deaths at Stamford Bridge
Deaths at Stamford Bridge
Hardrada and Tostig both killed
Harold's casualties at Stamford Bridge
Harold's casualties at Stamford Bridge
5,000 out of 15,000 deployed
William's landing date and location
William's landing date and location
28 September at Pevensey
Battle of Hastings date
Battle of Hastings date
14 October 1066
Main Anglo-Saxon tactic at Hastings
Main Anglo-Saxon tactic at Hastings
Shield wall
Decisive Norman tactic at Hastings
Decisive Norman tactic at Hastings
Feigned retreat
How Harold died
How Harold died
Possibly arrow in eye, 14 Oct afternoon
Fyrd definition
Fyrd definition
Anglo-Saxon ordinary soldiers/army