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Who became king after Harold haadrada?
Harold Haadrada did not become King of England. (CORRECTION!) He was killed by the legitimate King of England, Harold Godwinson (Harold I), at Stamford Bridge. King Harold then had to march South to face William of Normandy, and was killed at Hastings. William then became King, and his successors have been on the throne ever since.
What was Harold godwinsons journey like from the north to south?
Harold Godwinson had to quickly march a tired and weakened army south to face William Duke of Normandy. The victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge had depleted his army and resulted in defeat at the Battle of Hastings.
Who did Harold have to face?
Harold, likely referring to Harold Godwinson, faced William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This pivotal battle was part of William's campaign to claim the English throne, leading to Harold's defeat and death. Additionally, Harold faced challenges from other claimants to the throne, including King Harald Hardrada of Norway, whom he defeated earlier that year at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Who did the English defeat right before they defeated the Normans invaded?
The English army defeated the Viking invaders at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. They then marched 250 miles south to face the Norman Army but were defeated due to a combination of tiredness and loss of their commander King Harold.
Why was William lucky during the Battle of Hastings?
The powerful wind changed direction and allowed William to cross the channel while Harold was in the north.Harolds soilders were not ready to fight in the battle
What was Williams of plan in 1066?
William of Normandy apparently planned to land in England and draw Harold into a battle, then devastate the countryside, like Sherman on his March to the Sea, in the area around London until they begged for mercy. He benefited from the fact that Harold Hardrada struck first, drawing the Saxon forces north and east to the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Though the Saxons won the battle, they then had to race south and west to Hastings to face William. After which, William laid waste to much of the English countryside. The rest is history. In fact, all of it is history.
How Harold planned to defend?
dick face
Why did Harold king get killed?
because he saw your face
What had Harold done before the battle?
I take it you mean before the battle of Hastings?(Which took place in the village of Battle by the way, not the town of Hastings)Harold went 200 miles north to fight off a Viking invasion at Stamford Bridge, near York, believing that the "season" was over for the Normans to invade. That probably means the sea was getting too rough for the invaders to cross.When he got word that the Normans had invaded, he and his army had to march 200 miles back down to Sussex, by foot mostly. When they arrived to face the Normans, Harolds' army was exhausted and depleted, often given as the reason the battle was lost.
Why might we think King Harolds forces were tired?
King Harold's forces might be considered tired due to the grueling march they undertook prior to the Battle of Hastings. They had just fought a fierce battle against the Norwegians at Stamford Bridge, which would have drained their energy and resources. Additionally, the quick turnaround to face the Norman invasion without adequate rest or reinforcement likely contributed to their fatigue. This exhaustion could have impacted their performance during the crucial moments of the battle.
What luck did William have in the Battle of Hastings?
These are the bits of luck William had: the wind changed meaning William could cross the channel Harold was up north fighting in the battle of stamford bridge when William landed so Harold had to march all his soldiers south so they ended up being really tired when the battle started Harold lost some of his men in the battle of stamford bridge and had to pick peasants up from the streets while marching to the south
What has the author Harold William Newton written?
Harold William Newton has written: 'The face of the sun' -- subject(s): Sunspots
