The Vikings were not a major threat to Wessex during Æthelwulf's reign; however, in 843 he was defeated in a battle at Carhampton in Somerset, but achieved a major victory at the Battle of Aclea in 851.
The Vikings were not a major threat to Wessex during Æthelwulf's reign. He was defeated in a battle at Carhampton in Somerset. This was in 843. This was however. He achieved a major victory at the Battle of Aclea in 851. This was in 843. This was however.