The Anglo-Saxon Wars refer to a series of conflicts in England during the early medieval period, primarily between the Anglo-Saxons and various invading groups, including the Danes and Normans. These wars were marked by battles for control over territories and the struggle to unify the various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, such as Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria. One of the most significant events was the Danish invasions in the 8th and 9th centuries, which led to the establishment of the Danelaw, a region of England under Danish control. The culmination of these conflicts occurred with the Norman Conquest in 1066, when William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, significantly altering the course of English history.