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The History Chap Podcast

Chris Green

Released: 2025-04-24

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179 Episodes

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Free New

179 Episodes

Audio

Released: 2025-04-24

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182: The Battle of Ashdown, 871 - Alfred The Great's First Victory

Time: 17:14

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Send me a message In early 871, Wessex stood on the brink. The Great Heathen Army—an alliance of Viking warriors—had already devastated Northumbria and East Anglia, and now turned its full fury toward the last unconquered Anglo-Saxon kingdom. After a Viking victory at the Battle of Reading, King Æthelred of Wessex and his younger brother, Prince Alfred—later known as Alfred the Great—rallied their forces for a decisive counterstrike. Become A Patron Make A Donation Support the show

Episode ID: 1000704654507

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Release Date: 24/04/2025, 04:30:00

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Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com

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