Aethelred of Mercia implemented a systematic denial strategy around Chester, destroying all cattle and grain within reach of the Danish garrison. Unable to sustain themselves, the Danish army was forced out of Chester and retreated into Wales where they ravaged Gwynedd before eventually returning to Essex. This sophisticated counter-strategy showed the development of English operational thinking beyond simple pitched battle.
Mercian forces under Aethelred of Mercia
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