Battle of Fulford Gate

• Who were the invaders?

  • Harald Hardrada
  • Tostig
  • 7000 Viking soldiers
• Who were the defenders?

  • Anglo-Saxon Earls Edwin and Morcar
  • 4500 soldiers
• What were the Anglo-Saxon's plan?

  To create a shield wall to defend against the enemy's attack
• What was the Viking's plan?

  • To have Tostig guide the inexperienced soldiers in the front line
  • And have Hardrada sneak in from behind and encircle the Anglo-Saxon troops
• Who won?


  Harald and Tostig
• What weapons did the Vikings use?

  • Double-Edged sword (Harald Hardrada's weapon)
  • Axe (Viking Soldier's weapon)
• What happened after the battle?

  • Harald and Tostig marched to York and forced them to surrender to Viking control
  • They were ordered to wait at Stamford Bridge to wait for Hostages