Gate Fulford

• Who invaded England at Gate Fulford?

  Harald Hardrada and Tostig
• Why did Tostig resent Harold?

  For exiling him
• How many ships and men were in Hardrada's army?

  300 ships, 10,000 men
• How many men were in Edwin and Morcar's army?

  4,500 men#
• What military tactic did the Saxons employ?

  Shield wall
• Why was the marshland a disadvantage to the English?

  The troops had nowhere to retreat to when pushed back, many were stuck in the marshland and drowned.
• Why did Hardrada position Tostig's weaker troops on one wing?

  This meant that when the English rushed at them, and the less experienced troops ran away, the English got hit with Hardrada's best troops from the side.
• Who won the battle of Gate Fulford?

  Hardrada and Tostig