Young Derfel is not much of a fighter, but he is a problem solver. This problem solving comes in handy when Derfel finds himself in the front ranks with men, pushed towards certain death. In front of Derfel stands a great Viking warrior. The Norseman is killing all who attempt to cross the bridge at Stamford. King Harold Godwinson needs to move quickly, though, and crossing the bridge to destroy the Norwegian invaders is essential to the king’s defense of the realm. Can Derrfel find the warrior’s spirit within himself? How can the last and fiercest of the Norsemen be beaten? Will Young Derfel survive the encounter? Find out in this week’s episode!
Derfel the Clever - Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066
Young Derfel is not much of a fighter but he is a problem solver. This comes in handy as Derfel finds himself in the front rows of men being pushed towards certain death. In front of Derfel stands a great Viking warrior and this Norseman is killing all who attempt to cross the bridge at Stamford. King Harold Godwinson needs to move quickly though and crossing the bridge to destroy the Norwegian invaders is essential to the king’s defense of the realm. Can Derrfel find the warrior’s spirit within himself? How can the last and fiercest of the Norsemen be beaten? Will Young Derfel survive the encounter? Find out in this week’s episode!
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