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{{Battle Infobox | {{Battle Infobox | ||
|image = ACV BB - Battle of Ashdown.jpg | |image = ACV BB - Battle of Ashdown.jpg | ||
|prev = [[ | |prev = [[Battle of Reading]] | ||
|next = [[Battle of Bedwyn]] | |next = [[Battle of Bedwyn]] | ||
|conflict = [[Viking expansion|Viking expansion in England]] | |conflict = [[Viking expansion|Viking expansion in England]] | ||
|date = 8 January 871<ref name="ACV BB">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Blood Brothers]]'' – [[The Dust Settles]]</ref> | |date = 8 January 871<ref name="ACV BB">''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Blood Brothers]]'' – [[The Dust Settles]]</ref> | ||
|place = [[Ashdown]], [[Berkshire| | |place = [[Ashdown]], [[Berkshire|Bearrocscire]] | ||
|result = West Saxon victory | |result = West Saxon victory | ||
|side1 = [[Wessex|West Saxons]] | |side1 = [[Wessex|West Saxons]] | ||
|side2 = [[Vikings]] | |side2 = [[Vikings]] | ||
|commanders1 = [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex|Æthelred]]<br>[[Alfred the Great|Alfred]] | |commanders1 = [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex|Æthelred]]<br>[[Alfred the Great|Alfred]] | ||
|commanders2 = [[Bersi|Bagsecg]]†<br>[[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]<br>[[Sidroc the Elder]]†<br>[[Sidroc|Sidroc the Younger]]†<br>[[Osbern]]†<br> | |commanders2 = [[Bersi|Bagsecg]]†<br>[[Halfdan Ragnarsson]]<br>[[Sidroc the Elder]]†<br>[[Sidroc|Sidroc the Younger]]†<br>[[Osbern]]†<br>[[Fræna]]†<br>Harold† | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Battle of Ashdown''' was a military engagement between the [[Anglo-Saxons]] and the [[Vikings]] in [[Ashdown]], during the [[Viking expansion|Viking conquest]] of [[England]]. | The '''Battle of Ashdown''' was a military engagement between the [[Anglo-Saxons]] and the [[Vikings]] in [[Ashdown]], during the [[Viking expansion|Viking conquest]] of [[England]]. | ||
==Prelude== | ==Prelude== | ||
Following a | Following a [[Battle of Reading|failed attack]] at the Dane encampment at [[Reading|Readingum]], [[Æthelred I, King of Wessex|Æthelred I]] and his brother [[Alfred the Great|Alfred]] desired to draw out the Danes from their fortifications to an open field battle in Ashdown.<ref name="Chapter 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' – Chapter 12</ref><ref name="ACV BB"/> After intercepting a message that relayed that information to [[Burgred of Mercia|Burgred]] of [[Mercia]], ''[[jarl]]'' [[Sidroc the Elder]], who had been marching with his men to meet [[Guthrum]] and [[Halfdan Ragnarsson]] at Readingum,<ref name="Chapter 11">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 11</ref> decided to march to Ashdown.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> | ||
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
Upon their arrival, [[Geirmund Hel-hide]] noticed the Saxons were stationed atop the north mound, the Danes atop the south mound and an empty open field between the armies, with neither side giving up the advantage of a high ground to attack their enemy. Sidroc and his group crossed the river near the north mound, attempting to flank, though the Saxons divided their forces while they crossed, sending half of them to battle the group while the rest stayed atop the dun.<ref name = "Chapter 12"/> | Upon their arrival, [[Geirmund Hel-hide]] noticed the Saxons were stationed atop the north mound, the Danes atop the south mound and an empty open field between the armies, with neither side giving up the advantage of a high ground to attack their enemy. Sidroc and his group crossed the river near the north mound, attempting to flank, though the Saxons divided their forces while they crossed, sending half of them to battle the group while the rest stayed atop the dun.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> | ||
Halfdan's forces also separated, with Halfdan going around to attempt a sneak attack while [[Sten Stensson]] and his sons [[Ulf Stensson|Ulf]] and [[Björn Stensson|Björn]] drew the Saxons' attention by attacking from the front,<ref name="ACV BB"/> though the Saxons moved to prevent his army from joining Sidroc's.<ref name = "Chapter 12"/> | Halfdan's forces also separated, with Halfdan going around to attempt a sneak attack while [[Sten Stensson]] and his sons [[Ulf Stensson|Ulf]] and [[Björn Stensson|Björn]] drew the Saxons' attention by attacking from the front,<ref name="ACV BB"/> though the Saxons moved to prevent his army from joining Sidroc's.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> | ||
Spotting Æthelred's coat of arms fleeing from the scene, the Stenssons moved towards it | Spotting Æthelred's coat of arms fleeing from the scene, the Stenssons moved towards it and killed the Saxons standing in their way, only to find it was a trick by Alfred. He loosed an [[arrow]] at Björn, but he was saved by Sten who took the blow instead. Alfred escaped the field as Æthelred arrived leading another Saxon clan, forcing Björn and Ulf to retreat with their father and carved their way out of the battle.<ref name="ACV BB"/> | ||
The Saxons managed to defeat | The Saxons managed to defeat Sidroc's forces, which they outnumbered, then pursued the remaining warriors who fled. While most headed north, some like Geirmund went south to join Halfdan's army.<ref name="Chapter 12"/> | ||
At the end of the day, even with many killed, the Saxons conquered the field. The Danes suffered heavy losses, among them | At the end of the day, even with many killed, the Saxons conquered the field. The Danes suffered heavy losses, among them King [[Bersi]], ''jarl'' Sidroc the Elder, his son [[Sidroc]], and ''jarl'' [[Osbern]],<ref name="Chapter 13">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga'' – Chapter 13</ref> as well as ''jarl'' Stensson.<ref name="ACV BB"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{1stm}} | *''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{1stm}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Geirmund's Saga]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Mdat}} {{Imo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Valhalla | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 04:52, 4 May 2026
The Battle of Ashdown was a military engagement between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings in Ashdown, during the Viking conquest of England.
Prelude[edit | edit source]
Following a failed attack at the Dane encampment at Readingum, Æthelred I and his brother Alfred desired to draw out the Danes from their fortifications to an open field battle in Ashdown.[2][1] After intercepting a message that relayed that information to Burgred of Mercia, jarl Sidroc the Elder, who had been marching with his men to meet Guthrum and Halfdan Ragnarsson at Readingum,[3] decided to march to Ashdown.[2]
Battle[edit | edit source]
Upon their arrival, Geirmund Hel-hide noticed the Saxons were stationed atop the north mound, the Danes atop the south mound and an empty open field between the armies, with neither side giving up the advantage of a high ground to attack their enemy. Sidroc and his group crossed the river near the north mound, attempting to flank, though the Saxons divided their forces while they crossed, sending half of them to battle the group while the rest stayed atop the dun.[2]
Halfdan's forces also separated, with Halfdan going around to attempt a sneak attack while Sten Stensson and his sons Ulf and Björn drew the Saxons' attention by attacking from the front,[1] though the Saxons moved to prevent his army from joining Sidroc's.[2]
Spotting Æthelred's coat of arms fleeing from the scene, the Stenssons moved towards it and killed the Saxons standing in their way, only to find it was a trick by Alfred. He loosed an arrow at Björn, but he was saved by Sten who took the blow instead. Alfred escaped the field as Æthelred arrived leading another Saxon clan, forcing Björn and Ulf to retreat with their father and carved their way out of the battle.[1]
The Saxons managed to defeat Sidroc's forces, which they outnumbered, then pursued the remaining warriors who fled. While most headed north, some like Geirmund went south to join Halfdan's army.[2]
At the end of the day, even with many killed, the Saxons conquered the field. The Danes suffered heavy losses, among them King Bersi, jarl Sidroc the Elder, his son Sidroc, and jarl Osbern,[4] as well as jarl Stensson.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Echoes of History (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned in Database entry only) (indirect mention only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Blood Brothers
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Blood Brothers – The Dust Settles
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 12
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 11
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Geirmund's Saga – Chapter 13
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