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Where did Godwinson surprise Hardraaada?

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Stamford Bridge
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London
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Hampshire
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Yorkshire
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The correct option is A Stamford Bridge
After Harald Godwinson was crowned king Harald II, William and Harald Hardraada both made plans to invade England. Godwinson marched North to face Hardraada. Hardraada invaded and landed in Yorkshire. Harald II marched to north quickly on 21 September 1066, gathering an army on his way. He took Hardraada by surprise and defeated him at the battle of Stamford Bridge.

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