Halfdan White ShirtDecember 870
Halfdan led part of the Great Army into Wessex and established a base at Reading.
Denmark · Warfare / Viking Invasions. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Halfdan led part of the Great Army into Wessex and established a base at Reading.
Anund joins the southern Viking force that prepares renewed operations against Wessex.
Guthrum leads Viking operations against Wessex after the Great Army divides.
Oscytel joins the southern Viking force threatening Wessex during the renewed campaign.
Guthrum pushes into Wessex and forces Alfred into negotiations after occupying Wareham.
Guthrum launches a surprise midwinter attack on Alfred at Chippenham.
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