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Why did Harold godwinson run north?
Harold Godwinson had to defeat Harold Hardrada's army of Viking invaders at the Battle of Stamford bridge before he could deal with William the Conqueror.
What happened at the battle of stamford bridge between harald hardrada and Harold godwineson?
A battle. The Viking King believed he could enforce his claim to be King of England whereas Godwinson disagreed. The Viking lost. Still, that other ethnic Norseman, Guilliam the Bastard came only later in the year to enforce his claim and won.
How did Harald Hardraada die?
Harald Hadrada, from Norway, was killed on 25th September 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. It is said that he was shot by an arrow in the neck by Harold Godwinson. Tostig Godwinson (Harold, the King of England's brother) tried to invade England alongside Hadrada, but they were both defeated and the English were victorious. Harald Hardraada was struck in the throat by an arrow and killed early in the battle in a state of berserkgang. He was not wearing amour.
What mistakes did Harold Hadrada make in the Battle of Hastings?
It was the English King, Harold Godwinson, who was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Harald Hadrada was the Viking leader who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge days earlier.The Saxons made the mistake of breaking their shield wall when they thought that the Normans were retreating. The mounted Normans turned round and slaughtered the Saxon warriors caught out in the open. Up until the shield wall broke, the battle could have gone either way.
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
Why did Harold godwinson not prepare and onganise his army?
Harold Godwinson may not have adequately prepared and organized his army due to the suddenness of the Norman invasion led by William the Conqueror, which followed closely after his victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge against the Norwegians. He likely underestimated the threat posed by William and believed his forces could quickly mobilize in response. Additionally, the exhaustion of his troops after the previous battle may have hindered his ability to effectively organize and prepare for another confrontation.
Were William and Harold were equally matched as leaders?
Although William was a great leader and formidable opponent, it has to be said that King Harold was every bit his match. Look at the way he rallied troops from the many parts of England on his march north to save York after the battle at Fulford. Then, taking his exhausted troops to Hastings after Stamford Bridge and fighting a day-long battle there takes a man who must have been able to motivate and lead with incredible determination. And boy, could he march! Could William have done this? Who knows?
Why was William's army better?
It is a mixture Williams men were probably better, however Harold's men had just marched 250 miles north to Stamford Bridge to fight Harald Hadrada, as in September he heard that the vikings had landed also the winds were directing the wrong way for William to cross over to the South Coast. When Harold got to Stamford Bridge the vikings were drunk so it was easy to kill all of them. But by the time Harold had marched his men up 250 miles (no stops) and down 250 miles (no stops) they were exhausted, but they arrived to find the winds had changed direction and William had landed. They fought for 9 and a half hours and then William came up with a good tactic, to get his men to fake run away, then Harold's men followed to kill them but Williams men turned round and killed them. Eventually Harold died and William won.
Who was Harold Hardrada?
Harald Hardrada was a good fighter from Norway. He thought he had right to the English throne when Edward died so he went to battle with harold godwinson and supposably was killed then (battle at Stamford Bridge), but it is also thought he could have run away in fear.
Why was the battle of great bridge important?
Yes for two reasons. It ended the Viking threat to Britain in general. After Hardrada was killed Danish and Norgwegian kings were justifably disinclined to invade Britain. On the other hand the battle weakened the huscarl contingent of the English army enough to expose Harold to extra dangers in the later battle at Hastings. Harold probably lost Hastings because his bodyguard of Huscarls could not keep him safe from Normans aiming to cut him down as he stood under his personal banned "TheFighting Man." with 50 extra Huscarls it's likely Harold would have survived the day and then bolstered by arriving reinforcements, driven William back to Normandy.
Reasons before the Battle of Hastings?
Harold was quite drunk on the night of the battle, and he defantely could have used a Berroca. Harold was quite drunk on the night of the battle, and he defantely could have used a Berroca.
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.
