Battle of Stamford Bridge
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: British History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, Scandinavian History
- Geographical Location: England, United Kingdom
- Date: September 25, 1066
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in a Viking attack on England. Result: English surprise attack wiped out the Vikings but weakened Harold II before the Battle of Hastings.
Two claimants to the English crown in 1066 were Harold III Hardraade (“Hard Ruler”), king of Norway, and Harold II Godwinson who had been elected king of England. Harold III Hardraade’s ally was Tostig, Harold II’s exiled brother. Harold III Hardraade and Tostig recruited an army of Vikings, then raided the English coast before they marched on York. They expected to find...
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