A separate Danish force marched across England to besiege Exeter while Haesten operated in the Thames valley. Alfred divided his forces and marched west to relieve Exeter. The Exeter garrison, protected by Roman walls Alfred had repaired, held firm. When Alfred approached, the Danish besieging force retreated to their ships. The episode illustrates the coordinated multi-front nature of the 892-896 Danish campaign.
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