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...........
he died
They were both killed in the Battle of Stamford Bridge by the Saxon army
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.
the defending army where the saxson's (english)
Well, it is assumed to be Harold Godwin. The English army was more powerful, the Norse army was virtually destroyed in the battle.
he died
They were both killed in the Battle of Stamford Bridge by the Saxon army
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.
the defending army where the saxson's (english)
Most men were killed in the battle of Stamford bridge .the rest were aloud to return
Well, it is assumed to be Harold Godwin. The English army was more powerful, the Norse army was virtually destroyed in the battle.
At the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, there were no ships involved. It was a land battle fought between the English army of Harold Godwinson and the invading Norse army led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the English, but the exact number of survivors is not known.
Most men were killed in the battle of Stamford bridge .the rest were aloud to return
there where no breaks at the battle of hastings as it was fight to the death except for when the English thought they had won and the Norman army killed the English king and then the army was destoyed
This event was not at Stamford Bridge, it was infact in the Battle of Hastings. A french archer from William of Normandy's army shot Harold Godwinson in the eye with an arrow.
Monday 25th September 1066
The English army under King Harold Godwinson fought and won the Battle of Stamford Bridge, against an invading Norwegian army led by King Harald Hardrada, and Harold's brother, Tostig Godwinson.