Which of Æthelred's battles occurred four days after his defeat at Reading?
Battle of Edington
Battle of Meretun
Battle of Ashdown
Battle of Basing
Answer
The Battle of Ashdown marked the turning point in Æthelred's campaign against the Norsemen led by Bagsecg. Fought four days after Æthelred's defeat at Reading in Berkshire, the Anglo-Saxon victory at Ashdown was a crucial moment, demonstrating the resilience of the Anglo-Saxon forces and boosting their morale in the face of the Norse incursion.
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