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How many allies stormed the beaches of Norway?
None. Normandy in France is another story.
Did Harold godwinson come from Norway or Normandy?
He was the Duke of Normandy. His son, William the conqueror, became Duke at the age of 7 when Harold died from a pilgramage to Jerusalem
Was Sweden Norway and denmark all apart of Scandinavia?
yes! Sweden,denmark and Norway belongs to Scandinavia! but not Finland and iceland.
Where was Harold before he battled William of Normandy?
In northern England, fighting with Harald Hardrada of Norway at Stamford Bridge. Harold II defeated Harald and then marched 250 miles to meet William of Normandy at Hastings.
What country is part of Scandinavia and has long border with Norway?
Out of all the the countries apart of the Scandinavian peninsula, Sweden shares the longest border with Norway.
Who were the three kings that wanted the throne in 1066?
"Throne." 1) Harold II King of England. 2) Harald III of Norway, also called Harald Hardrada. Harold of England defeated Harald of Norway in September of 1066 only to be defeated by William of Normandy ("the Conqueror") at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066. 3) William, Duke of Normandy, later known as William the Conqueror. He was crowned king after defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings. = =
Is Norway a capital of five countries considered to be apart of Scandinavian?
No. Those are five independent countries. Norway doesn't control any of those countries other than Norway.
Is Saint Cecilia the same as Cecilia of Normandy?
No, they are two distinct individuals who lived abou 1000 years apart in history. Cecilia of Normandy is though to have been the daughter of William the Conqueror.
Did Americans fight in Norway in World War 2?
Yes and No. Americans had ships off the coast of Norway where there were German submarines we were trying to get out of the area...inwhich we succeeded. However, we never fought on land. We also fought in Normandy, France (on land). It was (and still is) called "the invasion of Normandy", also referred to as "D Day" and was fought June 6, 1944. Again, we won!
Norway have a war going on?
Norway is involved in Afghanistan, although I believe they are pulling out. Apart from being a part of the UN Peace Corps, Norway really isn't that keen on being involved in armed conflicts.
Who was involved in the Normandy invasion?
Allied forces involved in the Invasion of Normandy were United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Free France, Poland, Australia, Free Belgian Forces, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway and Greece. Axis forces were from France.
Which country did William the Conquerer come from?
He was known as William "the Bastard" (because he was illegitimate) the Duke of Normandy. His father was a tanner but he was adopted by the previous duke. The Normans were "northmen" from Norway who had conquered this part of northern France a century before. Over that time they had stopped speaking Norse and began speaking French.
