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The Battle of Hastings in October, 1066
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How many miles did Harold Godwinson march his army?
Harold godwinson marched 250 miles
What news did Harold godwinson hear three days after the battle at Stamford bridge?
Three days after the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harold Godwinson received news that William the Conqueror had landed in England at Pevensey Bay. This development forced Harold to quickly march his troops south to confront the Norman invasion, as he needed to defend his kingdom against this new threat. The urgency of the situation highlighted the precariousness of his position following the earlier battle.
Harold was forced to march north following English defeat at this battle?
September 20th 1066 - Battle of Fulford
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 battle in the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of stamford bride which was Harold II Vs Harold hadrada some say the reason he didnt win the battle of hastings was becasue his army had to march 1000 miles up and down the country and his army were all tired and didnt have the strenght to fight although they did win the battle of stamford bridge After defeating Harold Hadrada at the hard fought Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harold Goodwinson's forces had to make a forced march across the width of England to meet William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, just days later. His troops arrived at the battle exhausted.
Why did Harold Godwinson march his army north stamford bridge?
He marched his army north to Stamford bridge to battle with Harald Hradrada who came across form Norway to try to invade England to overthrow monarchy.
How far did Harold godwinson march his army form hastinng to London to Stanford to London?
I think it was about 250 miles
Where did haralds army come from for the battle at stamford bridge?
The Saxon Army under King Harold Godwinson had marched 180 miles in 4 days. Stamford Bridge is near York so 180 miles South of York is where they had started their forced march from.... they then turned around and went all the way to the South coast to fight William the Conqueror at Hastings...........
Harald was forced to march north following English defeat at what battle?
Harald Hardrada was forced to march north following the English defeat at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, which took place on September 25, 1066. This battle marked a significant victory for King Harold II of England against Hardrada's forces. After this defeat, Hardrada's army was weakened, leading to their eventual defeat at the Battle of Hastings later that same year.
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 type of battle was The Bataan Death March?
The Bataan Death March was not a battle. It was a forced death march, e.g. being forced to march at least 80 miles under extreme conditions. Over 10,000 soldiers died during The Bataan Death March.
How long did it take for Harold to march to the battle?
Harold left the vicinity of York on or about September 26 or 27, pressed to meet William's invading force some distance to the south, and he arrived in the vicinity of Hastings, to battle William, on or about October 13 or 14; so it seems the best answer is that it took Harold 17 days to march to the battle.
