Stamford Bridge - Viking View

The video recounts a battle where the Saxons caught the narrator's army by surprise. Despite a fighting retreat across a bridge, many were trapped. A lone warrior's stand delayed the Saxons, but he was eventually killed, allowing the Saxons to advance. The narrator's forces, lacking armor, were overwhelmed and forced to retreat to their ships, with only 24 out of 300 surviving.

What was the initial reaction of the army when the Saxons attacked?

• They negotiated a truce.

• They were caught by surprise and retreated.

• They fortified their position.

• They launched a counterattack.

What was the role of the warriors at the bridge?

• They surrendered to the Saxons.

• They blocked the bridge to delay the Saxons.

• They retreated to the ships immediately.

• They attacked the Saxons head-on.

What happened to the lone warrior defending the bridge?

• He was captured by the Saxons.

• He successfully repelled the Saxons.

• He retreated to the ships.

• He was killed with a spear.

Why was the army at a disadvantage during the battle?

• They were low on supplies.

• They were outnumbered and lacked armor.

• They had no weapons.

• They were fighting on unfamiliar terrain.

What was the outcome of the battle with the Saxons?

• The army negotiated a peace treaty.

• The army held their ground successfully.

• The army retreated with heavy losses.

• The army defeated the Saxons.