Alfred the GreatApril 878
Alfred conducts guerrilla operations from Athelney before gathering his army for the Edington campaign.
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Alfred conducts guerrilla operations from Athelney before gathering his army for the Edington campaign.
Alfred defeated Guthrum at Edington and forced the Danish army to seek peace.
Alfred defeats Guthrum's Viking army at Edington after rallying forces from Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire.
Alfred defeats the Danes at Edington and forces Guthrum to negotiate peace.
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