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Battle of Assandun (1016) Word Scramble Game

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The Battle of Assandun (1016) was a pivotal moment in English history, where King Edmund Ironside fought against the Danish king Cnut for control of the throne.

  • King Edmund Ironside led the English forces in the battle.
  • The battle took place near the town of Ashingdon in Essex.
  • The outcome of the battle ultimately led to Cnut becoming the king of England.

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Assandun
The Battle of Assandun took place in 1016 between the armies of King Edmund Ironside of England and King Cnut of Denmark.
Edmund Ironside
King Edmund Ironside was the ruler of England during the Battle of Assandun.
Cnut
King Cnut of Denmark was the rival of King Edmund Ironside and led the Danish army in the Battle of Assandun.
Viking
The Viking warriors played a significant role in the Battle of Assandun, fighting on the side of King Cnut.
Anglo-Saxons
The Anglo-Saxon army led by King Edmund Ironside fought bravely in the Battle of Assandun.
Succession
The outcome of the Battle of Assandun determined the succession of the English throne between King Edmund Ironside and King Cnut.

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