2. The Battle of Edington (878)
In 878, the Battle of Edington marked a turning point for England’s fate. King Alfred the Great, forced into hiding by Viking advances, rallied a determined English force to confront Guthrum’s formidable army. The ensuing clash was fierce and desperate, with Alfred’s victory securing Wessex and halting the Viking advance. This historic triumph inspired some of the most intense battle scenes in The Last Kingdom.
