Hastings

October 14 1066 Strategic Context King Edward of England dies in January 1066 naming his principal advisor Harold Godwinson as the rightful her to the throne just before his death At least two claimants contest Harolds ascension to the throne and actual begin offensive operations to seize it Viking King Harald Hardrada of Norway lands an army near the Humber River in the northeast in September 1066 defeating two English earls at the Battle of Fulford Gate Harold quickly marches north surprising the Norwegian army and killing Harald at the Battle of Stamford Bridge Two days after this battle Duke William of Normandy lands unopposed near Hastings in the south and secures a base in the peninsula Harold swiftly marches south with his army to confront William and sends his fleet into the English Channel to cut the Norman army off from any reinforcement After briefly resting In London and gathering further

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