271 – How to Break a Kingdom in Six Months
The British History Podcast
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The Siege of Bedford: Unexpected Resistance
The garrison of Bedford surprises the Danish army by marching out of their defenses to meet them in open combat, posing a potential challenge for the invading army. The chapter also highlights the heavy casualties suffered by the combined army of East Anglia and Huntington before their morale broke and they fled the field.
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