The Battle of Stamford Bridge
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Stamford Bridge led to the end of Viking Control in England. This shows that not even the strongest and most brutal people and eras can last forever. This is proven by the inevitable end of the Viking era, marked by one battle in particular. This battle is called the Battle of Stamford Bridge and it took place in northern England on September 25th 1066. During this historic battle Harald III Sigurdsson, king of Norway, lead the last significant invasion on England and lost. Harold II Godwinson was the king of England at that time and the commander of the English army that defeated Harald and helped to eliminate the Vikings as a threat. Although the Vikings had sophisticated warfare technology, they weren’t prepared for the surprise attack generated by Harold. King Harald had always envied the English throne and when Harold obtained control of it Sigurdsson was willing to fight for it. This battle had many consequences and determined the paths of many great leader’s and country’s lives.
In January 1066, King Edward of England died, and his brother-in-law (Harold Godwinson) obtained control of the throne. During the time of the Battle of Stamford Bridge King Harold was ruler of England and had control over the English army. This made Sigurdsson very resentful along with Harold’s younger brother, Tostig Godwinson. They both felt that Harold didn’t have the right to control the throne so they joined forces to plan an attack on York in England. Tostig also felt resentment towards his brother for another reason. Harold had earlier replaced Tostig in another job and divided their family. King Harald was the ruthless and cruel king of Norway. His nickname was Harald Hardrade because he was such a hard ruler. “He was the last of the true Viking warriors.” (Lost Civilizations- The Vikings) Sigurdsson and Tostig both lost their lives in battle, along with the majority of their forces....
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Stamford Bridge led to the end of Viking Control in England. This shows that not even the strongest and most brutal people and eras can last forever. This is proven by the inevitable end of the Viking era, marked by one battle in particular. This battle is called the Battle of Stamford Bridge and it took place in northern England on September 25th 1066. During this historic battle Harald III Sigurdsson, king of Norway, lead the last significant invasion on England and lost. Harold II Godwinson was the king of England at that time and the commander of the English army that defeated Harald and helped to eliminate the Vikings as a threat. Although the Vikings had sophisticated warfare technology, they weren’t prepared for the surprise attack generated by Harold. King Harald had always envied the English throne and when Harold obtained control of it Sigurdsson was willing to fight for it. This battle had many consequences and determined the paths of many great leader’s and country’s lives.
In January 1066, King Edward of England died, and his brother-in-law (Harold Godwinson) obtained control of the throne. During the time of the Battle of Stamford Bridge King Harold was ruler of England and had control over the English army. This made Sigurdsson very resentful along with Harold’s younger brother, Tostig Godwinson. They both felt that Harold didn’t have the right to control the throne so they joined forces to plan an attack on York in England. Tostig also felt resentment towards his brother for another reason. Harold had earlier replaced Tostig in another job and divided their family. King Harald was the ruthless and cruel king of Norway. His nickname was Harald Hardrade because he was such a hard ruler. “He was the last of the true Viking warriors.” (Lost Civilizations- The Vikings) Sigurdsson and Tostig both lost their lives in battle, along with the majority of their forces....