Battle of Ashdown

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:after_action_report Saxon victory celebrated
gptkbp:aftermath Temporary halt to Viking advances
strengthened Alfred's position
Temporary Saxon control over southern England
gptkbp:alfred's_leadership key to victory
gptkbp:alfred's_reforms military and administrative reforms
gptkbp:alfred's_strategy defensive and offensive maneuvers
gptkbp:alfred's_tactics gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:alfred's_vision unification of England
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Wessex
gptkbp:benefits Higher ground
gptkbp:campaigns campaign against the Danes
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:Unknown
gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Vikings
gptkb:Saxons
Danes
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:historical_texts
Historical reenactments
Reenactments
Memorials in England
gptkbp:commemoration held annually in Wessex.
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired legends
Inspiration for literature and folklore
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:Video_games
Films and TV shows
gptkbp:date 878
January 8, 871
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Documentaries
films and media
Historical novels
Literature about Alfred the Great
gptkbp:duration One day
one day
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Basing
gptkbp:fought_against January and March
Hills near Ashdown
gptkbp:guthrum's_aftermath retreat to East Anglia
gptkbp:guthrum's_strategy overconfidence
gptkbp:historical_context late 9th century England
Part of the larger conflict between Saxons and Danes
Part of the larger conflict between Saxons and Vikings
gptkbp:historical_debate interpretations of the battle's significance
gptkbp:historical_documentation Chronicles of the time
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
Æthelred of Wessex
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped English history
Influenced future Saxon resistance
Influenced future Saxon military strategies
gptkbp:historical_legacy Influence on English nationalism
Symbol of Saxon resilience
Part of Alfred's legacy as a king
gptkbp:historical_significance established Alfred's reputation
Turning point in the Viking invasions
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
gptkb:Asser's_Life_of_Alfred
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Ashdown
gptkbp:influenced subsequent battles in the region
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:previous_battles
Previous battles against Vikings
Saxon military traditions
gptkbp:is_led_by gptkb:King_Alfred_the_Great
gptkb:King_Æthelred_of_Wessex
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future resistance
Foundation for future Saxon victories
gptkbp:location gptkb:England
gptkb:Berkshire,_England
gptkbp:military_strategy Flanking maneuvers
Use of terrain
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Edington
Battle of Ashdown (878)
Battle of Ashdown II
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Guthrum
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
gptkb:King_Alfred_the_Great
gptkb:King_Æthelred_of_Wessex
gptkbp:outcome Saxon forces regrouped
Saxon morale boost
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Wars
Viking invasions of England
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Reading
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
Various historical analyses
gptkbp:result decisive victory for the Saxons
Decisive victory for the Saxons
gptkbp:saxon_forces led by Alfred the Great
gptkbp:saxon_unity strengthened post-battle
gptkbp:significance Strengthened Saxon resistance against Viking invasions
Boosted Saxon morale
turning point in the Anglo-Saxon resistance
gptkbp:strategic_goals temporary halt to Viking advances
Defend Wessex from Viking expansion
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Wessex
control of Wessex
gptkbp:tactics no
Surprise attack
gptkbp:tactics_used surprise attack
Surprise attack
gptkbp:takes_place_in Viking invasions
gptkbp:terrain hilly ground
gptkbp:viking_forces led by Guthrum
gptkbp:viking_tactics open field engagement
gptkbp:viking_unity weakened post-battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions cold and wet
gptkbp:year 871
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King_Æthelred_I
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_kingdoms
gptkb:Wessex
gptkb:Uhtred_of_Bebbanburg
gptkb:Alfred_the_Great
gptkb:King_Alfred_the_Great
gptkb:Battle_of_Ringmere
gptkb:Thorkell
gptkb:Battle_of_Maldon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5