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How One Prince Saved England | Battle of Ashdown 871

January 8, 871. Prince Alfred stood on a frozen Berkshire hillside with 1,000 exhausted warriors, watching 2,000 Vikings advance toward him from the high ground. His brother—King Æthelred of Wessex—was still at morning prayers, refusing to move until Mass was finished. Half the Saxon army hadn't arrived. The Vikings held the hilltop. Every tactical advantage belonged to the enemy. Alfred made a decision that would change English history. He would attack. Alone. Uphill. Without his king. Without half his army. Because waiting meant dying. This is the story of the Battle of Ashdown—Alfred the Great's first major victory. The shield wall charge up a frozen hill. The fight around a lone thorn tree. The day a 21-year-old prince became a warrior. And the first time the Great Heathen Army learned that Vikings could be beaten. 📜 About Britain's History: We cover the forgotten battles, campaigns, and commanders that shaped British military history. From English Civil War to Napoleonic Wars, from medieval sieges to Victorian campaigns – every video provides detailed tactical analysis with cinematic visuals. Subscribe for deep dives into the warfare that built Britain. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more forgotten British battles 👍 LIKE if you enjoyed this video 💬 COMMENT which battle we should cover next Disclaimer: Maps in this video are AI-generated to support the narrative. They may contain inaccuracies or errors. This video uses AI-generated imagery to illustrate historical events and figures. Due to the scarcity of contemporary artwork from many historical periods and to avoid copyright issues with modern historical illustrations, we employ artificial intelligence tools to create period-appropriate visual representations. All AI-generated imagery is clearly inspired by classical oil painting aesthetics to maintain historical authenticity and visual consistency with the period being discussed.The visuals serve to enhance understanding, not replace rigorous historical scholarship. #britainshistory