Assignment 7 - Jackson Leach

On the date September 25th, 1066, a major battle occurred in Northern England that forever shaped the culture of Northern Europe and Scandinavia, and contributed to the lasting change in culture of the British Isles. This battle was the Battle of Stamford Bridge, and was fought between six thousand vikings led by King Harald Hardrada, and the army of anglo-saxons defending their country lead by Harold Godwinson. The vikings ultimately lost the battle, but played their part in causing the anglo-saxons to lose the war, and led to the isles being ruled by Normans, which forever changed the culture of the isles. More importantly though, this massive attack of the vikings on the English island was significant because of the massive amount of vikings, but also was significant because it was the last great attack by the vikings, and after this battle their power and significance in Northern Europe was forever broken.