This event followed the death of two allied rivals during a battle on the River Derwent, for which the losers did not wear their armor.
This event followed the death of two allied rivals during a battle on the River Derwent, for which the losers did not wear their armor. Tostig's death forced the loser to send Edwin and Morcar home before this battle, fearing their desertion. Its victors were stymied under the leadership of Eustace aux Gernons, who may have ordered a retreat from a nearby ditch called the Malfosse. Despite repeated attacks, one side's housecarls largely remained in formation until an arrow killed their leader who had earlier won the Battle of Stamford Bridge. For 10 points, name this decisive victory over Harold Godwinson for William the Conqueror during the 1066 Norman conquest of England.
This event followed the death of two allied rivals during a battle on the River Derwent, for which the losers did not wear their armor.
Battle of Hastings 