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No he didn't because he had no choice he had to fight wiliam and try to surprise him
Also he didn't rush into battle with harald because otherwse if he had waited any longer harald would have anded in England andd gain more troops along the way.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause Harold had to go to York to fight the Vikings, he had left the Isle of Wight where he had set up his men ready for the Normans. He therefore didn't hear of the Norman's invasion until the battle with the Vikings was over and they had won. As soon as he heard, he of course went straight down to Hastings and found William and his men there. Harold's men, though, had just marched all the way from York to there without a rest and were tired. This meant that Harold had to make a plan on how to keep the Normans away for as long as he could. The Saxons formed the wall of shields and blocked the Normans out for a while. I think you know what happened next. To answer your question, he wasn't prepared at all, but he time to think of a plan on the way down from York.
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∙ 16y agoKind of because he tired out his army at the battle at stampford bridge where he lost some of his best men. He could of let them ride horses and gave the army better weapons
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∙ 11y agoYes, He wanted to rush into battle with William Duke of Normandy because he didnt want to battle with HARALD! if they both waited HARALD would of got more troops than both WILLIAM and HAROLD!
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∙ 14y agoHarold Godwinson did rush into things in The Battle of Hastings 1066. Hed did not prepare and organise his army enough. Therefore he lost the battle of Hastings.
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What was the battle at Stanford Bridge?
The battle of Stamford Bridge was between Harald Hardraada, a tough viking, and the new King Harold Godwinson. Before Harald Hardraada fought Harold Godwinson, he fought two English Earls: Edwin and Morcar, I believe, in York. To the point, in the battle of Stamford Bridge the English fought in tight ranks while the vikings where split up. Harold Godwinnson used a formation called the ramming formation to break to the vikings. after that an archer shot Hardradas throat and most of the vikings fled. the rest swapped sides. After the battle of Stamford Bridge, only about 200 soldiers/ships went back, despite the thousands he brought over. Harald Hardraada lost whilst Harold Godwinson claimed victory but later had to go and fight William of Normandy and his Norman army in the battle of Hastings Both the Battle of Stamford Bridge and The Battle of Hastings were fought in England. The Battle of Hastings is said to be the most famous English battle ever.
Did William outwit Harold at hastings?
William and his army tricked Harold. they pretended to retreat and when Harold and his army followed they attacked.. they also charged between the gaps of the 'tortoise'. this is a tactic that they used.
Who did Harold fight at the battle of stamford bridge?
He fought William the Conqueror in the battle of Hastings but in York he fought Harold Hardrada. Your question is not kinda right so I'll explain more detailed: In York Harold fought Harold Hardrada another man who wanted to be King so then Harold Godwinson won the battle Straight after that he marched all the way to Hastings to fight against William the Conqueror So in other words Battle of Hastings was in Hastings and the York battle was against Harold Hardrada. Hope that helps xx
Who was Harold hadrada?
The spelling is HarAld Hardrada, the spelling may help you distinguish him from HarOld 2nd of England who's forces defeated and killed HarAld and was subsequently defeated and killed by the forces of Williiam the Conquerer.Harald Sigurdsson ( in Norse Haraldr Sigurðarson) was born sometime in 1015 and died 25 September 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in England. He became king of Norway in 1046 as Harald 3rd and became known Harald Hardrada ( stern or hard ruler), probably because of the many battles he fought against those against his assuming the throne. From 1048 to 1064 he was in almost constant battle against Denmark in an unsuccessful attempt to take the throne of Denmark. From around 1058 Harald also made claim to the throne of England. In 1066 he envaded England to defeat HarOld2nd and seize the throne. He had some intiall success but on 25 September he was defeated and killed in battle by Harold 2.Hardrada's role in English history is important because Harold 2's army tired themselves out making a 4 day forced march to Northern England to defeat him. While they were tiring themselves even more in battle, William landed in Southern England. Harold had to march his army back south immediatly to meet William at Hastings. William had spent the time waiting for Harold by choosing his ground and deploying his forces. By the time Harolds exhausted army arrived there was little time to propare for battle. It was a close battle til almost the end when Harold was killed, if Harold's army had not had to march all the way to Stamford, fight a battle, march all the way back and fight another battle in such a short period, William might have lost and not become king. But even if Haro;d had won, he might have had to turn around and go back north to fight other invaders from Norway or Denmark.
What happened after 1066?
William Duke of Normandy landed on the south coast with an invading army and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. William was later crowned as William I, he is also known as William the Conqueror.
Did Harold godwinson go into battle?
yes, the battle of humperdink and the battle of ibiza
How long did the 1066 war go on for?
The french-Norman invasion of England was the last successful invasion of England. started in September 28 of 1066 and after defeating Harold in the battle of Hastings in 1066 Oct 14, he crowned himself has the king of England in December 25th. Therefore, the war lasted from Sept 28 to Oct 14 or Dec 25. Ye Huang Nov 20 2009 P.S i am only 14
Why did they go to batlle against each other in the battle of hastings?
It was all because of the succession issue of 1066: Harold Godwinsson succeeded Edward on account Edward offered the throne to Harold on his death bed. William duke of Normandy thought he was the rightful claimant to the throne, as, through probably bias Norman sources, Harold promised the throne to William. This is why when news of Harold's coronation by Archbishop Stigand arose, William planned to invade.
What was the battle at Stanford Bridge?
The battle of Stamford Bridge was between Harald Hardraada, a tough viking, and the new King Harold Godwinson. Before Harald Hardraada fought Harold Godwinson, he fought two English Earls: Edwin and Morcar, I believe, in York. To the point, in the battle of Stamford Bridge the English fought in tight ranks while the vikings where split up. Harold Godwinnson used a formation called the ramming formation to break to the vikings. after that an archer shot Hardradas throat and most of the vikings fled. the rest swapped sides. After the battle of Stamford Bridge, only about 200 soldiers/ships went back, despite the thousands he brought over. Harald Hardraada lost whilst Harold Godwinson claimed victory but later had to go and fight William of Normandy and his Norman army in the battle of Hastings Both the Battle of Stamford Bridge and The Battle of Hastings were fought in England. The Battle of Hastings is said to be the most famous English battle ever.
Did William outwit Harold at hastings?
William and his army tricked Harold. they pretended to retreat and when Harold and his army followed they attacked.. they also charged between the gaps of the 'tortoise'. this is a tactic that they used.
How long did the battle of Hasty go for?
If your reffering to the batle of hastings then it lasted for 3 or 4 hours. It was fought on October 1th 1066.
Who did Harold fight at the battle of stamford bridge?
He fought William the Conqueror in the battle of Hastings but in York he fought Harold Hardrada. Your question is not kinda right so I'll explain more detailed: In York Harold fought Harold Hardrada another man who wanted to be King so then Harold Godwinson won the battle Straight after that he marched all the way to Hastings to fight against William the Conqueror So in other words Battle of Hastings was in Hastings and the York battle was against Harold Hardrada. Hope that helps xx
How many days after the Stanford bridge battle did Harold go and fight William?
2 weeks later
What happened in the year 1066 that pertains to the king Arthur legends?
Because 1066 was the year of the battle of Hastings. It was the year that we had what is called our first English King, William the conqueror.
How long did the Battle of Hastings go on for?
the battle of the hastings apparently lasted only for 1 day until 9am dusk.
Who was Harold hadrada?
The spelling is HarAld Hardrada, the spelling may help you distinguish him from HarOld 2nd of England who's forces defeated and killed HarAld and was subsequently defeated and killed by the forces of Williiam the Conquerer.Harald Sigurdsson ( in Norse Haraldr Sigurðarson) was born sometime in 1015 and died 25 September 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in England. He became king of Norway in 1046 as Harald 3rd and became known Harald Hardrada ( stern or hard ruler), probably because of the many battles he fought against those against his assuming the throne. From 1048 to 1064 he was in almost constant battle against Denmark in an unsuccessful attempt to take the throne of Denmark. From around 1058 Harald also made claim to the throne of England. In 1066 he envaded England to defeat HarOld2nd and seize the throne. He had some intiall success but on 25 September he was defeated and killed in battle by Harold 2.Hardrada's role in English history is important because Harold 2's army tired themselves out making a 4 day forced march to Northern England to defeat him. While they were tiring themselves even more in battle, William landed in Southern England. Harold had to march his army back south immediatly to meet William at Hastings. William had spent the time waiting for Harold by choosing his ground and deploying his forces. By the time Harolds exhausted army arrived there was little time to propare for battle. It was a close battle til almost the end when Harold was killed, if Harold's army had not had to march all the way to Stamford, fight a battle, march all the way back and fight another battle in such a short period, William might have lost and not become king. But even if Haro;d had won, he might have had to turn around and go back north to fight other invaders from Norway or Denmark.
What happened after 1066?
William Duke of Normandy landed on the south coast with an invading army and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. William was later crowned as William I, he is also known as William the Conqueror.
