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King Alfred: The Bible And Ancient War Tactics

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lfred’s brother was the king until he died in a battle between the Danes. Alfred had an important job. He was now ruling the only kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons. He had a great responsibility laying on his shoulders, because he would be the only hope for Wessex and also for the neighboring countries that were conquered by the Danes. He now had to overcome the mightiest force and its king, Guthrum. Alfred assembled his forces and fought the Danish forces with all his might. But even though Alfred was busy fighting and leading his army, he still found time to read the Bible and research on literature and ancient war tactics. One day, Alfred stumbled on an ancient Italian war formation which was similar to a tactic the people of Wessex have been

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