Historical story

What happend at the battle of Stanford bridge?

Battle of Stanford Bridge

Date : September 25 25, 1066

Location : Near the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Conflict : Norwegian Invasion of England

Belligerents

- Anglo Saxons

King Harold

Norway

King Harald Sigurdsson "Hardrada"

Commanders and leader

- King Harold of England

- Tostig Godwinson

- Gyrth Godwinson

- Leofwine Godwinson

Harald Hardrada

- Tostig Godwinson (Slain

- Einar Þambarskelfir (slain)

Strength

Anglo Saxons

Approximately 15 ,000

Norway

Approximately 15,000 (most on board a fleet )

Casualties and losses Norwegian : Heavy - approximately 5

Anglo - Saxons: Light