208 – The Battle of Englefield

The podcast explores the aftermath of the Battle of Englefield and the departure of Ragnar's sons from East Anglia. It challenges the belief of the Great Heathen Army's next move and discusses the strategic decision to target Wessex instead of Wales. The significance of Reading as an administrative center and a favorable location for invasion is highlighted. The brutal Battle of Englefield is described, where the west Saxons caught the Danes by surprise and broke their morale, leading to their retreat.