Why Did the Battle of Stamford Bridge Happen
After Edward the Confessor died in January of that year his right-hand man Harold Godwinson ascended the throne. The Battle of Stamford Bridge was important because it was one of the two battles which was deciding a new king. Pin On My Viking Heritage Harolds men killed Harald Hardrada and Tostig. . Accepting the crown from the English nobles Harold Godwinson became king on January 5 1066. They left with only 28 of their longships instead of the 200 they sailed with. Who won Battle of Hastings. The Vikings didnt know what hit them. Harold and his army launched a surprise attack on the Vikings from behind a small hill overlooking Stamford Bridge. The two armies met at Stamford Bridge just outside York on 25 September 1066. The Norwegians that were left were put to flight Only 24 ships returned to NorwayThe Anglo-Saxon ChronicleThe Battle of Stamford BridgeThe Battle of Stamford Bridge was a great victory fo...