Viking warfare

Warfare

Vikings didn't follow any singular "war ethic," they pillaged holy places, didn't have arranged times of battle, and similar.

Viking warfare: What did Viking battle tactics look like?

Vikings were known for their raids and piracy in many parts of Europe during the Viking Age, which refers to the period from 793 AD to 11th century AD.

Viking spears: Odin's weapon of choice

Odin, the ruler of the gods in Norse mythology, used the spear Gungir as his weapon of choice. Good enough for Odin? Good enough for Viking warriors.

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Viking knives: Close-quarter combat necessities

Vikings used battle knives or short swords as backup weapons in combat. They were particularly useful in close-quarter combat and unexpected situations.

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Viking axes: Trusted tools and widespread weapons

While swords were often too expensive for the average warrior in the Viking age, one-handed axes were much more affordable and widespread.

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Viking swords: Deadly weapons and status symbols

Although many people have a mental image of a Viking warrior carrying a sword and a shield, this wasn't always the case.

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Viking warfare

Warfare

Viking warfare: What did Viking battle tactics look like?

Viking spears: Odin's weapon of choice

Viking knives: Close-quarter combat necessities

Viking axes: Trusted tools and widespread weapons

Viking swords: Deadly weapons and status symbols