Great Heathen Army - Viking Invasion of England

The Great Heathen Army was a mighty force of Viking warriors assembled for the Viking invasion of England. Led by legendary Viking warriors such as Ivar the Boneless, Ubba, Halfdan and Bjorn Ironside, the Great Heathen Army triggered a significant period of Anglo Saxon history with the Viking invasion of England leaving a permanent mark on the country.

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