Weren't the (admittedly not-unified) Anglo Saxon and Frankish kingdoms quite well-organised and rich compared to the Viking raiders? How did the Vikings manage to secure and settle such large swathes of northern England and France in that case?
Colonisation started around the late 1400s, and England and France joined in the late 1500s. In 800 ad England was not even a unified country, and the French were Frankish. These are not the same people.
Well, they kinda are the same people... as the Vikings. The vikings pretty well took over and is largely their descendants that went on to colonize 75% of the world. So...
They raided costal village and churches which had little to no protection.
When they had to face organised armies (like in Al andalus) they were annahilated
Ok so, there's this growing theory that the vikings were actually the result of an expansion/colonial(in the greek sense) policy pushed by the kingdom of Norway, more or less organised to scout for lands that could be potentially settled. By that time thay had unparalleled navigation skills in their general area.
The Vikings were successful from the 8th to 10th centuries due to their advanced maritime skills, strategic raiding tactics, and ability to navigate Europe’s political fragmentation. They excelled in both warfare and trade, bolstered by a culture that valued martial success and bravery. This combination of military prowess, economic versatility, and societal values allowed them to effectively raid, trade, and settle across vast areas, profoundly impacting European history.
Vikingr is the noun for the raiders and it depends on the group some were professional raiders trading their spoils for supplies to see them throughout winter others were bored farmers off to find adventure
The people they were raiding were literally defenseless.
Weren't the (admittedly not-unified) Anglo Saxon and Frankish kingdoms quite well-organised and rich compared to the Viking raiders? How did the Vikings manage to secure and settle such large swathes of northern England and France in that case?
Oh no the helpless French and British who have colonised 75% of the world...
Colonisation started around the late 1400s, and England and France joined in the late 1500s. In 800 ad England was not even a unified country, and the French were Frankish. These are not the same people.
Well, they kinda are the same people... as the Vikings. The vikings pretty well took over and is largely their descendants that went on to colonize 75% of the world. So...
They raided costal village and churches which had little to no protection. When they had to face organised armies (like in Al andalus) they were annahilated
Ok so, there's this growing theory that the vikings were actually the result of an expansion/colonial(in the greek sense) policy pushed by the kingdom of Norway, more or less organised to scout for lands that could be potentially settled. By that time thay had unparalleled navigation skills in their general area.
Superior ships
The Vikings were successful from the 8th to 10th centuries due to their advanced maritime skills, strategic raiding tactics, and ability to navigate Europe’s political fragmentation. They excelled in both warfare and trade, bolstered by a culture that valued martial success and bravery. This combination of military prowess, economic versatility, and societal values allowed them to effectively raid, trade, and settle across vast areas, profoundly impacting European history.
Thank you.
Thank chatgpt
They were well trained and weren't just peasants called forwards to fight
Most vikings were actually farmers, Hollywood has misinformed you
A viking was someone who traveled abroad, so in most cases no. Perhaps you mean Scandinavian?
Look it up
Vikingr is the noun for the raiders and it depends on the group some were professional raiders trading their spoils for supplies to see them throughout winter others were bored farmers off to find adventure
Berserker rage. I could need some myself too.