The Battle of Repton is an essential battle in the Vikings series. The battle opposes the Great Heathen Army to the Mercian and Wessex army, which is led by Aethelwulf. The battle results in a overwhelming victory for the Norsemen, who were able to trap the outnumbered Saxon forces and inflict them considerable casualties. The battle left Wessex completely opened and free for the Vikings to raid and conquer.