"Forgotten Battles That Shaped History" Topic
1 Post
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
Please don't make fun of others' membernames.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the General Historical Discussion Message Board
Areas of InterestGeneral
Featured Hobby News Article
Featured Recent Link
Featured Showcase Article
Featured Profile Article Building blocks?
Current Poll
|
Please sign in to your membership account, or, if you are not yet a member, please sign up for your free membership account.
Tango01  | 25 Jul 2023 9:28 p.m. PST |
"The Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, is widely regarded as a defining moment in English and European history. The victory of William the Conqueror against the Saxon king Harold Godwinsson was a direct result of the latter's march to defeat the Vikings at Stamford Bridge just weeks prior.
It's worth noting, however, that the largely forgotten Battle of Fulford, which occurred just days before Stamford Bridge, was where it all began. When the Vikings landed on England's shores, the Earls of Mercia and Northumbria decided to meet them in battle instead of awaiting a siege; the results were catastrophic. The armies of Mercia and Northumbria were almost completely destroyed and King Harold had no choice but to force march his army north, eventually defeating the Viking forces. Still, the victory was a hollow one. The losses suffered by the North meant they could not further reinforce Godwinsson's army…"
Main page
link
Armand
|
|
