Harold Godwinson Harold II25 September 1066
Harold's forces break the Norwegian army after fierce fighting and destroy Hardrada's attempt to seize the English throne.
England · Warfare / Norwegian Invasion Wars. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Harold's forces break the Norwegian army after fierce fighting and destroy Hardrada's attempt to seize the English throne.
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