Vikings
The Vikings were the average raiders during their time with a twist they spread throughout the world and began to adopt and exchange their customs, but in the year 1066 as the Viking tradition disappeared, the Age of the Vikings came to its final end at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Because of the British with their better class of soldiers and tactics they finally were able to repulse and kill the Norwegian King Haraldr Haròráòi as he tried to reclaim a portion of England. Finally, as they started engaging with these people and started becoming religious such as Catholic and eventually Viking tradition was gone as everyone had switched customs.
As the raiding began they seemed to be less frequent and less desirable. Although most of their raids were profitable. they did not seem have the same feeling anymore. Most …show more content…
The vikings used a wedge shaped battle formation, which is also known as the Svinfylking or Swine order. The Vikings had a very good strategy such as the ability to blunt swords and javelins. Which was believed to exist in the fighters called "Berserkir." Many of the vikings did not have a real choice to fight against invaders. Due to the raids the Vikings profited from their attacks. Many of the Viking's raids took place in wealthy places, but they were known to attack weak bases, which got them the name "Barbarians". Another tactic the Viking's would use was they tricked the enemy by doing this But when it was for real the sources imply that peace was' sworn on weapons, on oaths and on lives and possession of hostages and