How did the Saxons get the land of Kent from the Britons?

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The Saxons acquired the land of Kent through a combination of military conquest and settlement during the early medieval period, particularly from the late 5th century onwards. After the Roman withdrawal from Britain, various Germanic tribes, including the Saxons, began to invade and settle in different regions. The Kingdom of Kent was established by the Jutes, a branch of the Anglo-Saxons, who gradually displaced the native Britons through warfare and assimilation, leading to the establishment of Saxon dominance in the region.

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