Explore the legendary duel that shaped English history between Edmund Ironside and Cnut the Great. Edmund fought fiercely to defend England, while Cnut aimed to recapture the kingdom once conquered by his father, Sweyn Forkbeard. Set in the early 11th century during the Viking era, this clash was a testament to the prevailing warrior society where honor and reputation were paramount. Discover the fateful encounter of two kings who believed England was rightfully theirs, and how their battle altered the nation's path forever.

00:00: Introduction
02:33: The War For England (1016)
08:58: The Duel For England
15:41: The Fate of England

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