The Bastard's Fall

So. . .no way does Hadrada let Tostig be independent. His claim to the throne of England was based not on Edward the Confessor, but on Knut the Great who predated Edward. Harald Hadrade's Ambition was to reforge Knut's North Sea Empire. He would want all of England, Denmark, and Norway, and even that bit of Sweden Knut had.

He'd also likely demand the fealty of Malcolm Canmore in Scotland, as Scotland was a Vassal of Knut's Empire back in his day, though he may settle for a marriage alliance instead

Also Hadrada had 10,000 men and 300 ships for his invasion IOTL, why did he go with 1,000 less ITTL?
 
So. . .no way does Hadrada let Tostig be independent. His claim to the throne of England was based not on Edward the Confessor, but on Knut the Great who predated Edward. Harald Hadrade's Ambition was to reforge Knut's North Sea Empire. He would want all of England, Denmark, and Norway, and even that bit of Sweden Knut had.
Tostig's contributions to the war were enough for him to be independent. At least, in Harald's mind, temporarily.
He'd also likely demand the fealty of Malcolm Canmore in Scotland, as Scotland was a Vassal of Knut's Empire back in his day, though he may settle for a marriage alliance instead
Norway and Scotland's post war relationship will be addressed in the next chapter.
Also Hadrada had 10,000 men and 300 ships for his invasion IOTL, why did he go with 1,000 less ITTL?
9,000 was at Stanford Bridge. The Battle of Fulford happened ITTL just the same.
 
Tostig's contributions to the war were enough for him to be independent. At least, in Harald's mind, temporarily.
Norway and Scotland's post war relationship will be addressed in the next chapter.
9,000 was at Stanford Bridge. The Battle of Fulford happened ITTL just the same.

The problem is that he's given Tostig half the Danelaw, which is where most of his Support is going to come from
 
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