The Great Heathen Army was a mighty force of Viking warriors assembled for the invasion of England. Led by legendary Viking warriors such as Ivar the Boneless, Ubba, Halfdan and Bjorn Ironside, the Great Heathen Army triggered a significant shift in Anglo Saxon history that left a permanent mark on the country.

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