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How did the invasions of 1066 occur? Objectives: To identify the problems King Harold faced. To explore the invasions of 1066. To decide how well prepared King Harold was.

Recap: • The Witan Council, a group of great men, decided that the throne should go to the Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson. • William and Harald Hardraada were outraged. • They both decided to build large fleets of ships to invade England. In Norway, Hardraada built a fleet of 300 ships In Normandy, William built an army of 5000 soldiers and 2000 Knights to invade the South.

Task: Critical Thinking • Imagine you are King Harold (Godwinson) • You have enemies threatening to attack from the North East and from the South… What would you do? a. b. c. Wait in London for news of an invasion then act Move to the South to wait for William Move to the North to wait for Hardraada

Please answer these questions: UR IN YO !! S BOOK What were some of the problems King Harold had to deal with when he tried to defend his crown? “Some problems King Harold had to deal with were…” Do you think he had much of a chance against William of Normandy? Why or why not? “King Harold did/did not have much of a chance against William of Normandy because…”

Task Fortune Line +3 +2 +1 June 1066: King Harold’s army is waiting in Kent and Sussex for Duke William of Normandy’s army to arrive. September 17: Hardraada and Tostig sail from Norway to England. +5 +4 January 1066: King Harold’s brother, Tostig, decides to fight for Hardrada. Have a look at these events. Explain how each of the candidates is feeling and why! September 20: Hardraada’s army arrives in the North of England. King Harold is over 200 miles away in the south and he had sent many soldiers and sailors home. September 20: Hardraada’s army destroy a small English army at the Battle of Gate Fulford. The city of York surrenders to the Vikings. September 21: King Harold hears about the defeat. He decides to march his army 200 miles to face Hardraada. September 25: King Harold’s army arrive at Stamford Bridge and come face to face with the Viking army. 0 September 25: The Vikings are taken by surprise. Many are not dressed in armour; some have been drinking. -1 September 25: The English army attack the Vikings. They try to cross the bridge but are stopped by a huge Viking with an axe. He kills all the English soldiers who try and cross. How is Harald Hardraada feeling? -2 -3 -4 -5 How is King Harold feeling? September 25: An English soldier sails underneath the bridge and kills the Viking Warrior by sticking a spear between his legs. The English cross the bridge and attack the Vikings. September 25: Hardraada and Tostig are killed in the fighting. The Viking army is defeated. September 26: The surviving Vikings make peace with King Harold and sail back to Norway. September 28: Duke William lands at Pevensey in East Sussex. King Harold is told and decides to march his tired army the 200 miles back to fight the Normans and leaves many of his archers in the North.

Group Talk Task How well prepared was Harold to fight William? Have a discussion and explain why.