Battle of Ashdown, 871 Alfred the Great takes on the Viking Great Heathen Army Part 1/2

🚩 In January 871, Alfred the Great, then a prince of only 21, led an army in battle against the invading Vikings, commanded by Halfdan, one of Ragnar Lothbrok’s sons. For his valiant defence of his kingdom against a stronger army and his reforms in the reconstruction of Wessex and beyond, he became known as ’the Great’ - no other English king or queen earned that sobriquet. 🚩 This video is made possible by the generous support of our Patrons. If you’d like to help us make more free content like this, consider supporting us on 📢 Narrated by David McCallion 🎼 Music: Filmstro #vikings #history #ragnar