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Viking Conquest of Northumbria
4:16:11 - 4:26:02 (09:51)
In 867, the Vikings killed Northumbrian claimants to the throne, giving them control of Northumbria, and collected a vast force with which they fought against the common enemy, breaking open the town. The early medieval warfare infrastructure and capabilities in this part of the world made a 5000 man Viking Army unstoppable.
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Ethelred's ascension to power in West Saxon was soon followed by the arrival and settlement of the Danish "Great Heathen Army" in East Anglia.
4:16:11 - 4:19:47 (03:36)
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Ethelred's ascension to power in West Saxon was soon followed by the arrival and settlement of the Danish "Great Heathen Army" in East Anglia. The army was led by Ivar, Abba and Half-Dan, who came to avenge the death of their father, Ragnar, and soon established themselves in territories across England.
ChapterViking Conquest of Northumbria
EpisodeShow 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Viking invasion of Northumbria in 867 resulted in the death of Northumbrian claimants to the throne and gave the Vikings control of the region, highlighting the level of warfare, infrastructure, and capacities in the early middle ages.
4:19:47 - 4:26:02 (06:15)
Summary
The Viking invasion of Northumbria in 867 resulted in the death of Northumbrian claimants to the throne and gave the Vikings control of the region, highlighting the level of warfare, infrastructure, and capacities in the early middle ages. Through their conquests, the Vikings even used the Roman roads to travel across the region.