Vikings' tactics in warfare gave them an enormous advantage in successfully raiding (and later colonising), despite their small population in comparison to that of their enemies.

In AD892, over 300 Viking ships invaded Britain to fight King Alfred of Wessex. No one knows how big the Viking army was but if there were 20 men in each Viking ship, the army of AD892...

Jun 1, 2018 · The Vikings' characteristic hit-and-run tactics were bolstered by the establishment of overwintering bases, from which campaigns could be launched and more land could be conquered, leading to the establishment of several full-fledged Viking territories far from the Scandinavian heartlands.

The Vikings were very effective at deploying their advanced ship technology. The longships, with their narrow and deep keels, were perfect tools for carrying out surprise attacks and sailing on long European rivers.

Courage, camaraderie, and a lack of chivalry made the Norse fearsome fighters. From the day in 793 when Viking warriors descended on an isolated monastery in the north of England, the Norsemen...

Vikings made up the elite warriors of the army that fought for and defended the Byzantine emperor in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey). They were called “Varangians,” and although they were mercenaries, they were famed for their unwavering loyalty.

Vikings were famous as raiders who launched attacks on European coasts from 800 A.D. onward. They were warriors and traders hailing from Scandinavia. Their attacks on the coasts of the European mainland and the British Isles led to a lasting impact …

Nov 25, 2015 · With warfare being ingrained intrinsically in their culture, the Vikings looked forth to new ways to conduct their conflicts. According to historian Ian Heath, one of these military …

Nov 4, 2009 · From around A.D. 800 to the 11th century, a vast number of Scandinavians left their homelands to seek their fortunes elsewhere. These seafaring warriors—known collectively as Vikings or Norsemen...

Laustak is a self-defence system that has its roots in Viking battlefield wrestling. Laustak contains throws, takedowns, grappling, strikes, kicks, chokes, locks, pain techniques and weapon techniques, and is comparable with the best complete martial arts systems from around the world.