Despite a decisive victory over a Viking invasion just 3 weeks before, he lost the Battle of Hastings in 1066
Despite the unexpected attack on the Vikings, the English troops 
managed to hold ... Knowing that they may be losing the battle, the Norman 
forces changed their... [DOC] [TLE] Last of the Vikings - Stamford Bridge, 1066 | HistoryNet [PAR] Aug 26, 2008 ... Englishmen and Vikings battle at Stamford Bridge, 1066.