The Battle of Stamford Bridge
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What led King Harold to confront the Viking invasion at Stamford Bridge?
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It's September 1066 in the North Sea off the coast of England. On the deck of a Viking longship, Harald Hardrada gazes across the rolling waves. The 50-year-old Hardrada is the king of Norway, but he has ambitions to be far more. In the morning sun, a spit of land glitters on the horizon. For more than 200 years, warriors from Norway have regularly attacked this part of England. But this is no raiding party today. Instead, Hardrada commands a vast fleet of ships filled with men, planning not just a raid, but to conquer England. and among his army, he believes he has a secret weapon. Nine months ago, the English nobleman Tostig Godwinson was sent into exile by his own brother. Since then, that same brother has been crowned King of England.
Now, Tostig is out for revenge, and Hardrada has promised to deliver him. Hardrada beckons Tostig forward, and pointing towards shore, he asks if they've come to the right place. Tostig squints, then nods. It's the Humber estuary on the northeastern coast of England. This is where the Viking invasion will begin. With a wave of his arm, Hardrada signals the ship's pilot to change course, and behind him, 300 other longships adjust their prows, each following in the king's wake. As the coast draws near, Hardrada unsheathes his sword and raises it high above his head. His warriors follow suit, the polished metal catching the light. Then the Vikings unleash a blood-curdling war cry that rolls across the waves, promising no mercy to anyone who stands in their way.
Within days of landing in England, Harald Hadrada's army will capture the key city of York.
How did Harald Hardrada plan to use Tostig’s revenge to invade England?
But word will soon reach Tostig Godwinson's brother, the new king of England. Gathering men as he rides, he'll rush north and face the Viking threat head-on at the Battle of Stamford Bridge on September 25th, 1066. Hello, History Daily listeners. The live show I've been telling you about for a few weeks has a new date, October 23rd at the Plaza Theater in Garland, Texas. This is my Days That Made America tour, a thrilling evening of history, storytelling, and music with me and a band live on stage. So if you're in the North Texas area or anywhere close, be sure to come out and see me live. More shows will be announced soon, too, so for information on tickets and upcoming dates, go to HistoryDailyLive.com.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What led King Harold to confront the Viking invasion at Stamford Bridge?
0:00–2:07
2
How did Harald Hardrada plan to use Tostig’s revenge to invade England?
2:07–6:27
3
Why did King Harold reject the rebels’ demand to remove his brother Tostig?
6:27–13:14
4
What were the strategic moves as Harold’s army approached the bridge at Stamford Bridge?
13:14–19:28
5
How did the English exploit the narrow bridge to break the Viking shield wall?
19:28–20:31