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The King Who Saved England: Alfred's Impossible Victory | Edington 878

January 878. King Alfred fled through the snow, hunted like an animal. His kingdom had fallen. His army was scattered. Every other English kingdom had been conquered by the Vikings. Wessex—the last free realm—was dying. The king who would save England was hiding in a swamp. For four months, Alfred lived as a fugitive in the Somerset marshes, dependent on peasants for food, hunted by the most feared warriors in Europe. His nobles had surrendered. His people had submitted. Everyone expected him to flee into exile like the kings before him. Instead, he planned the greatest comeback in English history. In May 878, Alfred emerged from the swamps with an army gathered from three shires. At Edington, he met Guthrum's Vikings in a brutal shield-wall battle that lasted all day. By sunset, the Vikings were broken. By nightfall, they were besieged. Two weeks later, Guthrum surrendered unconditionally—and was baptized as a Christian with Alfred as his godfather. This is the battle that saved England. The victory that created a nation. And the story of the only English king ever called "the Great." 📜 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 #britainshistory #kingalfred #wessex