Battle of Edington

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The Battle of Edington was a decisive 878 clash in which Alfred the Great defeated Viking forces, securing Wessex and marking a turning point in the struggle against Norse invasions of England.

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Battle of Ethandun 1

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King Alfred the Great battle Battle of Edington
subject surface form: Alfred the Great
King Alfred the Great battle Battle of Edington
subject surface form: Alfred the Great
this entity surface form: Battle of Ethandun
Anglo-Saxon England significantEvent Battle of Edington
House of Wessex significantEvent Battle of Edington
Kingdom of Wessex significantEvent Battle of Edington