The Battle of Stamford Bridge! #england #english #history #ancestors | The Stoic English

"In 1066, at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, a legendary Viking warrior accomplished one of history's most remarkable last stands. As English King Harold Godwinson's army pursued fleeing Norse invaders, they encountered an unexpected obstacle - a lone Viking defending the narrow bridge. Armed with a massive Danish battle axe, this unnamed warrior stood his ground against the entire English army. For hours, he single-handedly prevented thousands of English soldiers from crossing, reportedly striki

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The Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 felt like the moment an old world took its last breath. The Viking Age had shaped Europe for centuries. Raids, settlements, alliances and betrayals. By September of that year, the storm that had carried the Norse across the seas finally met a force that would not break. Harald Hardrada of Norway arrived with hundreds of longships and a reputation that stretched across kingdoms. He joined with Tostig Godwinson, a brother cast out of England who wanted his pla

December 9 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Great Bridge, a pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. This past weekend’s Reenactment of the Battle of Great Bridge allowed spectators to not only learn about local history but to also experience it! For more information on the Battle of Great Bridge and for upcoming events, go to GBBattlefield.org. | City of Chesapeake Government

6.7K views · 93 reactions | The 2016 Battle Of Great Bridge Reenactment took place today at Battlefield Park in Chesapeake. | 13News Now - WVEC | Facebook