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Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle Name : Battle of Stamford Bridge
Date(s) : 25 September 1066
Part of : War of the Confessor's Succession ,
Outcome : A victory for Saxon Field Army over Norse Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Harold Godwinson marched the Saxon army from London to Tadcaster in six days. Without pausing he marched on through York and took Hardrada and Tostig by surprise. An attempted defence of the Derwent crossing soon failed and battle was begun. The combat was long and hard but eventually the Saxon's succeeded. Only 24 ships were needed to carry the survivors of the Norse army which had arrived in 300 ships.
