His invasion fleet was around 300 or so ship, possibly about 15,000 men. Hardrada was killed at Stamford bridge and the remnants of his army returned in around 30 ships. On those estimates it would seem that as many as 13,500 vikings were killed!
he came in 300 boats and only went back in about 23. they say Hardrada was killed during that battle (Stamford Bridge battle.)
Harold Godwinson was in charge of the saxons, Harald Hardraada was in charge of the vikings.
Harold Hardraada didn't fight in the battle of Hastings Harold Godwinson did.
Harald Hardrada wasn't in the battle of Hastings. He was in the battle of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge, he was defeated at Stamford Bridge by Harold Godwinsson; Harald Hardrada was hit in the neck with an arrow and then attacked by 3 English troops. Harold Godwinnson was defeated at the Battle of Hastings by possibly an arrow to the eye, or being hacked down by Norman Cavalry.
Harald Hardrada died at the battle of Stamford Bridge a few weeks before the battle of Hastings.
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.
Harold Godwinson was in charge of the saxons, Harald Hardraada was in charge of the vikings.
Harald Hadraada from Norway
Harold Hardraada didn't fight in the battle of Hastings Harold Godwinson did.
Harald Hardrada wasn't in the battle of Hastings. He was in the battle of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge, he was defeated at Stamford Bridge by Harold Godwinsson; Harald Hardrada was hit in the neck with an arrow and then attacked by 3 English troops. Harold Godwinnson was defeated at the Battle of Hastings by possibly an arrow to the eye, or being hacked down by Norman Cavalry.
Harold Godwinson, who was king of England at the time of the battle of Hastings, killed Harold Hardraada at the battle of Stamford Bridge.
Harald Hardrada died at the battle of Stamford Bridge a few weeks before the battle of Hastings.
Harold Godwineson won the battle of Stamford Bridge, and then William Duke of Normandy won the battle of Hastings due to his leadership, preparation and luck.
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.
Harald Hardrada did not win the Battle of Hastings, he was killed earlier at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
He died on September 24th 1066 in the battle of Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire.
He died on the 25th September 1066 at the battle of Stamford Bridge.
They were both killed in the Battle of Stamford Bridge by the Saxon army