The Battle of Basing: Clash of Forces

This chapter explores the events leading up to the Battle of Basing, where King Athlered and Prince Alfred confront King Half Dan and his Danish army in an attempt to crush the house of Wessex. It discusses the strategic considerations and possible reasons for the lack of information on major deaths in the fierce and closely matched battle. The chapter concludes with the Danes emerging victorious and likely looting Basing before leaving.