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Battle of Rochester

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Siege of Rochester
Part of the Viking invasions of England
Date885 AD
LocationRochester, England
Result Anglo-Saxon victory
Belligerents
Anglo-Saxons Danish Vikings
Commanders and leaders
King Alfred Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown


The Battle of Rochester[1][2] was an armed conflict between the Anglo-Saxons, under the command of Alfred the Great, and the Norse Viking invaders. The Vikings entered at Medway and attacked Rochester, but were unable to seize the town due to strong resistance. Alfred arrived with an army, which forced some of the Vikings to retreat back to their ships and sail for Francia, while another group of Vikings stayed behind and came to terms with the King.[3]

References[]

  1. ↑ "King Alfred the Great 849 - 899 Timeline" (in en-GB). 2020-07-16. https://www.totallytimelines.com/alfred-the-great-849-899/. 
  2. ↑ "Medieval and Middle Ages History Timelines - Timeline 875 .. 899". http://www.timeref.com/episodes/hstt35.htm. 
  3. ↑ "Historic England Research Records: Siege Of Rochester 885". https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=1578451&resourceID=19191. 
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