25 sept 1066 año - Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Events:
-Harold launched a surprise attack on Hardrada and Tostig and killed them both, defeating the invasion.

Reasons for the Outcome:
-The Vikings had left most of their armour on their ships, along with reinforcements.
-Harold succeeded in a surprise attack.
-Hardrada wasn't expecting another battle so soon.

Significance:
-The invasion meant that Harold was not in a defensive position for William's invasion.
-Edwin and Morcar's defeat had lost thousands of good fighters.
-Harold's march south exhausted his troops.

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