Battle of Fulford
King Harald III of Norway Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson, his English ally, fought and defeated the Northern Earls Edwin and Morcar
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Battle of Fulford
Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcars army at Gate Fulford
Defence
Edwin of Mercia joins Morcar in resisting the Norwegian advance near Fulford
Defence
Morcar of Northumbria commands English forces against Harald Hardrada at Fulford
Fulford Line Command
Morcar helps command the English line at Fulford against the combined forces of Harald Hardrada and Tostig.
Retreat from Fulford
Edwin survives the defeat at Fulford and withdraws as the Norwegian victory places York under immediate pressure.
Survival after Fulford
Morcar survives the defeat at Fulford as York faces the consequences of the Norwegian victory.
Arrival at Tadcaster
Harold's army reaches Tadcaster after a rapid march of roughly two hundred miles toward the Norwegian forces.
Capture of York
Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcar & capture York
Siege of York
Tostig & Hardrada defeat Morcar & capture York
Approach to Stamford Bridge
Harold advances rapidly from York and catches the Norwegian army by surprise near Stamford Bridge.
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Defeats Hardrada & his brother Tostig, near York, Hardrada & Tostig are killed
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Tostig & Hardrada are killed in battle by Harold
Death of Tostig
Death of Tostig, killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Death of Tostig Godwinson
Tostig Godwinson is killed fighting beside Harald Hardrada
Norwegian Army Routed
Harold's forces break the Norwegian army after fierce fighting and destroy Hardrada's attempt to seize the English throne.
Refusal to Abandon Hardrada
Tostig remains with Harald Hardrada during the final battle and is killed after the Norwegian position collapses.
Surprise
Harold II surprises the Norwegian army near Stamford Bridge
Victory
Harold II defeats the Norwegian invasion at Stamford Bridge
Aftermath
Harold II restores English control in York after the Norwegian defeat
Norwegian Threat Ended
Harold emerges from the northern campaign with the principal Norwegian claimant dead and the invasion decisively defeated.
Channel Wind Changes
A favourable wind finally allows William's invasion fleet to leave Saint-Valery-sur-Somme for England.
Crossing of English Channel
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts William's fleet crossing the Channel toward England.
Invasion of England
The invasion force sets sail, William leads the fleet out of the harbour in the Mora
Mora Leads Invasion Fleet
William sails aboard the Mora, which leads the invasion fleet across the Channel during the night.
Invasion of England
During the morning the invaders are off Beachy Head
Invasion of England
Lands at the old Roman castle & harbour at Pevensey. Lands at Pevensey, Sussex without any opposition, he commands a force of about 10,000
Landing at Pevensey
William lands unopposed at Pevensey with his army and begins establishing a secure base on the Sussex coast.
Landing at Pevensey
The embroidery shows Norman troops, horses, weapons, and supplies landing on the English coast.
Advance to Hastings
William moves his army from Pevensey toward Hastings and secures a stronger operating base.
Invasion of England
The invasion force heads off for Hastings where there is an unguarded road to London
Battle of Hastings
After the death of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, Edwin and Morcar threw their support behind the Edgar the Atheling, who was proclaimed king, but they failed to muster an effective military response to the invading forces of William
Death of Morcar
Death of Morcar, killed during the siege of York
Fleet Moves to Saint-Valery
William transfers the invasion fleet to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme after prolonged delays caused by unfavourable winds.
Fleet Returns to London
Harold orders the English fleet back toward London as the long summer coastal watch comes to an end.
Forced March North
Harold leads a rapid march north to confront the Norwegian invasion before it can consolidate control around York.
Fyrd Stood Down
Harold releases much of the seasonal army after prolonged mobilisation exhausts supplies and the expected Norman landing is delayed.
Hastings Fortification
William establishes defensive works at Hastings while awaiting Harold's approach from the north.
Invasion of England
Tostig makes an alliance with Hardrada & they launch an invasion with 300 ships
Invasion of Mercia
Tostig invades Mercia, after mounting raids further south, but is repulsed by Edwin and Morcar and fled to Scotland
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