The Viking invasion of Britain in 865 AD is sometimes called the Great Heathen Army, or Great Danish Army or the Great Viking Army. Previous invasions were for loot, but this one led to semi-permanent settlement.
A large force of Danish Vikings attacked Anglo-Saxon England. This army appeared in East Anglia in 865. Unlike earlier Vikings who made brief raids on England, the Great army stayed for many years in an attempt to conquer all of England.
A: The Viking invasion of Britain in 865 AD is when a large force of Danish Vikings attacked Anglo-Saxon England with the intention of conquering all of England.
A: The Great Heathen Army, Great Danish Army, or Great Viking Army is what the Viking invasion of Britain in 865 AD is sometimes called.
A: Previous Viking invasions of Britain were aimed at looting.
A: Yes, unlike earlier Viking raiders, the Great Viking Army stayed for many years in Britain, aiming to conquer all of England.
A: The Great Viking Army appeared in East Anglia in 865 AD.
A: The purpose of the Viking invasion of Britain in 865 AD was to conquer all of England.
A: Yes, the Viking invasion of Britain in 865 AD led to semi-permanent settlement.
