423 Hereward: The Lion, The Witch, and the War Hero

Published: July 7, 2023, noon

William\u2019s efforts to conquer Ely, hindered by the resourceful Hereward, climax with a bold yet flawed strategy involving commandeering all boats for a siege. The narrative weaves through a series of mishaps, including an incendiary sabotage by Hereward, resulting in a disastrous loss for the Normans. This account not only highlights the cunning and resilience [\u2026]

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