Battle of Brunanburh

The Battle of Brunanburh, fought around 937 AD, was a significant conflict in early English history. It involved King Athelstan of England and his allies defending against a coalition led by Norse King Olaf Guthfrithson and King Constantine II of Scotland. The battle took place in what is now northern England and was pivotal in establishing English dominance. Athelstan's forces won decisively, reinforcing the unity of the emerging English kingdom. The victory was celebrated in a famous Old English poem and marked an important step in shaping the future of England.