The battles of Fulford, Stamford Bridge and Hastings (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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Who gave William support for his invasion of England in 1066?
Who gave William support for his invasion of England in 1066?
The Pope
Who did Tostig form an alliance with in 1066?
Who did Tostig form an alliance with in 1066?
Harald Hardrada
On what date did the Battle of Fulford take place?
On what date did the Battle of Fulford take place?
20 September 1066
What was the outcome of the Battle of Fulford?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Fulford?
Crushing Anglo-Saxon defeat
How far did Harold's army march on foot to reach Stamford Bridge?
How far did Harold's army march on foot to reach Stamford Bridge?
185 miles
How many days did it take Harold to march from London to Stamford Bridge?
How many days did it take Harold to march from London to Stamford Bridge?
Five days
When did Harold's army arrive at Stamford Bridge?
When did Harold's army arrive at Stamford Bridge?
26 September
Who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Hardrada and Tostig
How many soldiers did Harold deploy at Stamford Bridge?
How many soldiers did Harold deploy at Stamford Bridge?
15,000
Where did William's forces land on 28 September?
Where did William's forces land on 28 September?
Pevensey
What time did the Battle of Hastings begin?
What time did the Battle of Hastings begin?
9 am
What Norman tactic weakened the Anglo-Saxon shield wall?
What Norman tactic weakened the Anglo-Saxon shield wall?
Feigned retreat
When was Harold killed at the Battle of Hastings?
When was Harold killed at the Battle of Hastings?
14 October
What were the Anglo-Saxon elite forces called?
What were the Anglo-Saxon elite forces called?
Housecarls
What was the most effective Norman tactic at Hastings?
What was the most effective Norman tactic at Hastings?
Feigned retreat