Battle of Assandun
The Battle of Assandun (or Essendune) was fought between Danish and English armies on 18 October 1016. There is disagreement whether Assandun may be Ashdon near Saffron Walden in north Essex, England, or, as long supposed, Ashingdon near Rochford in south-east Essex. It ended in victory for the Danes, led by King Cnut, who triumphed over the English army led by King Edmund Ironside. The battle was the conclusion to the Danish conquest of England.
| Battle of Assandun | |||||||
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| Part of the Viking Invasions of England | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of England |
Kingdom of Denmark Jomsborg Vikings | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Edmund Ironside Ulfcytel Snillingr |
Cnut the Great Thorkell the Tall | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| More | Thousands of Danish and Jomsviking army | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Heavier | Lighter | ||||||
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