Guthrum & The Great Summer Army

Watch my latest history documentary here:- https://youtu.be/c3Hq6UaFQqk Watch my latest historical tour- an hour long journey across the Viking World in the year 1000:- https://youtu.be/G3_iLTpTYhY In the year 871 the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms stood on the verge of oblivion. From beyond the sea a bloodthirsty horde of Scandinavians had arrived six years previously to not only plunder but to claim their lands entirely. Two new leaders came to the fore in that year. For the Anglo-Saxons it was the young heir to the throne, Alfred. For the Vikings it was a Sea-King newly arrived in Britain. His name was Guthrum, and he would go on to become Alfred s greatest adversary in his 28 year long struggle with the Vikings. Are you a budding artist, illustrator, cartographer, or music producer? Send me a message! No matter how professional you are or even if you’re just starting out, I can always use new music and images in my videos. Get in touch! I’d love to hear from you. If you liked this video and have a spare dollar you can help support the channel here:- http://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK —I write stories. Like my Facebook Page to see what I’m up to:- https://www.facebook.com/petekellywriter/ I ve compiled a reading list of my favourite history books via the Amazon influencer program. If you do choose to purchase any of these incredible sources of information then Amazon will send me a tiny fraction of the earnings (as long as you do it through the link) (this means more and better content in the future) I ll keep adding to and updating the list as time goes on:- https://www.amazon.com/shop/historytime Music:- Derek & Brandon Fiechter - Frost Giants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ogNiidt6QA&t=74s Derek & Brandon Fiechter - Uruk-Hai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nmn1AkRsbE Antti Martikainen - To Valhalla! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLTbBnBS3gE I try to use copyright free images at all times. However if I have used any of your artwork or maps then please don t hesitate to contact me and I’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit. —Join the History Time community on social media:- Patreon:- https://www.patreon.com/historytimeUK Facebook Page:- https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTimeOfficial Facebook Group:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/410224606007519/learning_content/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/historytime_ig/ Twitter:- https://twitter.com/HistoryTimeUK