The British History Podcast
414 – The Uprising
Mar 17, 2023
Rebels retake York and ally with the Danes, challenging the Normans. Leadership vacuum in England, William's strategies to prevent counter-conquest. Rebellion in Exeter, Devonshire, Dorsetshire, and Somerset. Uprising against William, siege on Shrewsbury castle. Popular uprising in England, William heads north, Norman garrisons left behind.
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- The retaking of York by English rebels highlighted a crack in the perceived Norman invincibility, boosting English morale and inspiring other towns to rise up against the Normans.
- The lack of capable leadership due to the death of experienced English nobles impacted the success of English rebellions, as power was often given to young and inexperienced leaders regardless of their ability to lead an insurgency.
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The English rebels retake York with the help of the Danes
The retaking of York by English rebels was a significant event, highlighting a crack in the perceived Norman invincibility. The victory spread quickly, both at home and abroad, electrifying the Scandinavian world. For the first time, experienced war leaders were in the field, which boosted English morale and inspired other towns to rise up against the Normans.
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