Aethelstan led a combined land and naval campaign deep into Scotland, his fleet reportedly reaching Caithness. Constantine II submitted without a decisive battle. This show of force demonstrated English military dominance but also bred the resentment that led to Brunanburh three years later. Aethelstan styled himself "King of all Britain" and received submissions from Scottish, Welsh, and Strathclyde rulers.
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