As dumb as the overall battle strategy was, the Snow army did at least draw the Bolton light infantry out in a space where they would get destroyed by Bolton’s own archers. Of course this also resulted in the complete destruction of the Snow calvary, forced wildings into formation infrantry fighting despite their…

If a giant wants to go into battle without a weapon, who’s gonna argue?

Dude, seven days? My dogs won’t let me go seven hours.

I think the point of contention isn’t whether or not she asked, it’s whether she had any reason to believe her call would be answered- in time, if at all.

Just to clear up for you, the Vale troops, nor almost anyone else, wouldn’t have to cross the river at the Frey’s home, the Twins. That is simply the fastest way for an army from Winterfell to reach further West, like River Run or Casterly Rock. The Vale would simply take the Kingsroad on up.