The last major engagement of the brutal 871 campaign. Alfred, now king, fought the Danes at Wilton. The West Saxons initially routed the Danish force, then were caught by the Danes' feigned retreat — a classic Viking tactic. Alfred was forced to buy peace. The year 871 saw nine named battles in which both Danes and West Saxons suffered enormous losses; Alfred's treaty bought breathing space but at a price.
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