Edmund whose father is killed in battle when the Vikings overrun East Anglia. Edmund flees to the Kingdom of Wessex to join forces with the young King Alfred. Edmund is in many battles which at first the Saxon lose, then as he and young Alfred get talking they decide to use and adapt Roman warfare methods such at the 'turtle' and tight formations in wedge shapes. Edmund begins to win and becomes notorious, but it isn't enough the Danes keep coming. King Alfred in desperation tries to pay them off but that only keeps them away for a short time. Alfred is forced to flee and it seems for many months that the Danes will take over all England.
Four years later, in 901, King Alfred died, having reigned twenty-nine years and six months. During his
Four years later, in 901, King Alfred died, having reigned twenty-nine years and six months. During his