Brunanburh, 937 ⚔ Forgotten battle that made England

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🚩 In the early 10th century, Britain was divided. Several Kings and Earls vied for land and power. King Athelstan brought together the Anglo-Saxons against a newly formed Celtic/Norse army. A defeat for Athelstan would cause the fledgling Kingdom of England to disintegrate. A victory, would ensure its survival.

📢 Narrated by David McCallion

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[HistoryMarche]

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[UnTotal-Requess]

I've been watching these videos not only for entertainment and to expand my historical knowledge. But to learn strategies and tactics so I can finally win some battles in total war.

[danielsantiagourtado]

Here's another important battle in english history, battle of bosworth, the end of the Plantagenet Dynasty and the beggining of the Tudor Dynasty, the battle that brought an end to the wars of the roses, would LOVE seeing you cover it man! Hope your dad is better

[celestialmusic]

This mentions some events portrayed in the viking series 'The Last kingdom' ! Loved that one, available of netflix btw.

[SolidAvenger]

"We the West-Saxons. Long as Lasted, in companies. Troubled the track of the host that we hated. Grimly with swords that were sharp from the grindstone. Fiercely we hack’d at the flyers before us." - Excerpt V of the Old English Poem of the Battle Of Brunanburh by Alfred Tennyson
The outcome at Brunanburh might have contributed to the English state today, not because Æthelstan won, but because of the possible consequences had he lost.

[brylleandreibt]

Just finished watching the Last Kingdom and 7 Kings minutes ago. Really glad i found your video. Thank you.

[Ezael]

So many accidents, someone recruited a great spymaster on Crusader Kings

[icecoffee]

Love the fact I live possible 10 minutes from possibly one of the defining battles in British/English history. So much over the years has been spoken about this battle and one day I hope they find exactly where it happened on the WIRRAL 🎉

[danielsantiagourtado]

YES! Athelstan the Glorious! One of the Best Kings the English ever had! Thanks For this man! Love your content and hope your dad is doing better 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[johnvanstone]

If we only knew where this actual battle was ! This battle was of massive importance and significance and Athelstan must rank next to Alfred in the best of the Anglo-Saxon kings

[f-plfj]

I read about this battle in 'Egil, s Saga' which is one of the Icelandic Sagas. In it the main character, Egil Skelgrinson participated on the battle while in the service of Aethelstan the Faithful as he was called in the story. It gives a decent account although King Olaf is misidentified as the King of Scotland.

[qwaz]

According to High School classes, England didn’t exist before 1066.

[KHK]

Amazing video! And hope your dad is recovering well HM.

[BV]

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[HannibalBarca]

I love the intro it was different and I think it was the best intro you ever made yet please keep doing the types of intros, keep this amazing work up. When will Hannibal be out. Keep the work up!

[TihetrisWeathersby]

Last Kingdom and Vikings fans stand up!

[Isidorios]

When all of your enemies unite in a coalition against you, and yet you are victorious anyway, you are mighty indeed.

[Tortuga]

The UK is facing a much bigger threat than "under-investing".

[ArthurChristiaanOtte]

The movie Seven Kings must die was about this battle, I think. This is much clearer what really happened! Thank you!

[BillCody]

thanks for doing Athelstan the first ruler of the English. He is often overlooked in favor of his Grandfather Alfred the Great.