March
Harold II moves rapidly north to confront the Norwegian army
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Historical records for England in 1066
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September
News
Harold II receives news that William has landed in the south
News of Norwegian Landing
Harold learns that Harald Hardrada and Tostig have entered northern England and redirects his attention from the Channel coast.
Northern Army Concentration
Edwin joins Morcar in assembling regional forces to block Harald Hardrada's advance toward York.
Northumbrian Defence Mobilised
Morcar mobilises Northumbrian forces with Edwin of Mercia as the Norwegian invasion moves toward York.
Norwegian Forces Joined
Tostig joins Harald Hardrada's expedition and contributes English knowledge and political support to the Norwegian campaign.
Raid
Tostig supports northern raids intended to weaken Harold IIs position
Result of Surrender of York
York passes under the control of the victors after the northern earls are defeated at Fulford.
Siege of Scarborough
Tostig & Hardrada burn Scarborough
Siege of York
Tostig & Harald Hardrada defeat Morcar who had replaced Tostig as Earl of Northumbria
Surrender of York
York submits after the defeat of the northern earls at Fulford
York Submission Campaign
Tostig participates in the pressure on York after the allied victory over Edwin and Morcar at Fulford.
October
Invasion of England
Hears news of the Norman landing while at a banquet in York
Invasion of England
Marches south as soon as he hears of Williams landing
Invasion of England
Arrives in London from York in an attempt to head off the Norman invasion
Battle of Hastings
Marches from London with about 5,000 men in an effort to surprise the Norman invaders
Invasion of England
Gathers his forces & leaves for the Sussex Downs to cut William off from his ships
Advance
Harold II advances into Sussex to confront Williams army near Hastings
Arrival before Hastings
Harold reaches the ridge near Battle and camps opposite William's army on the evening before the decisive engagement.
Battle of Hastings
Harold & his armies assemble near Battle after Harold has marched 58 miles from London. Arrives in battle after 58 mile march from London which had taken its toll in infantry
Battle of Hastings
Arrives in battle after marching 58 miles from London
Army Deploys at Senlac
William deploys his army below the English position at Senlac with archers, infantry and cavalry arranged for a combined assault.
Battle of Hastings
The embroidery identifies Gyrth among Harold's brothers killed during the Battle of Hastings.
Battle of Hastings
The embroidery identifies Leofwine among Harold's brothers killed during the Battle of Hastings.
Battle of Hastings
Killed alongside his brothers Harold and Gyrth in the Battle of Hastings
Battle of Hastings
Fights with his brother Harold I at the Battle of Hastings, killed in battle
Battle of Hastings
Victory goes to the Normans whose cavalry overcomes the Anglo Saxon foot soldiers. The Battle takes place just 3 days after the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Harold is killed in batlle
Battle of Hastings
Hears of Williams advance & forms a defensive position on Senlac ridge
Battle of Hastings
Harold loses his element of surprise & the Normans attack
Battle of Hastings
Marches from Hastings & reaches Telhan Hill 1 mile from Harold. Marches 7 miles from north of Hastings to confront Harold & catch him by surprise. Fields 4,000 Normans, 1,500 Flemings & 2,000 Bretons. Commands the Norman centre. Carries a mace & wears the relics upon which Harold had sworn his oath. Battle commences at 9 am when William orders his archers to fire at the English line
Battle of Hastings
Harold loses his element of surprise & the Normans attack
Battle of Hastings
The embroidery portrays William lifting his helmet to show his troops that he remained alive.
Death in Final Assault
Harold is killed during the final phase of the Battle of Hastings, leaving the English army without its king.
Death of Gyrth
Death of Gyrth, killed at the Battle of Hastings
Death of Gyrth Godwinson
Gyrth Godwinson is killed during the Battle of Hastings
Death of Harold at Hastings
Harold is killed during the final fighting, and the English army loses the leadership needed to continue organized resistance.
Death of Harold Godwinson
Harold II is killed and the English army collapses at Hastings
Death of Harold II
The final battle scenes portray Harold's death and the collapse of English resistance.
Death of Harold II
Death of Harold II, killed at the Battle of Hastings
Death of Leofwine Godwinson
Killed alongside his brothers Harold and Gyrth in the Battle of Hastings
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