Harald Harada was in no hurry. He moved to SB on Monday and called hostages for his army
Harold launched classic anglo saxon strategy and advanced through a lightning strike through York and onto SB.
- A total of 16 miles (army worn out surely)
Massive assault by heavily armed troops. The Norweigens were very confident and left a large part of their army at Richall becasue it was a hot day- BIG MISTAKE.
Harald Harada's fall
- Harada fought well.
- The english landed their attack on Norse force covering the York side of the river.
- The english attacked in '7 divisions' and used 'shield wall tactics'
- Norweigens tried to hold the Bridge but the Bridge was captured by English which meant Harold could deploy his army on the east side
- Harald Harada was shot in the throat. Tostig tried to defend but 'fell'.
- The last stand took place 600 yards away. Harold won, but gave all booty to CHURCH.
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