How was a normal Viking raid done?

England had no standing army and though was able to build a fleet when wanted, no standing navy, either. Viking longships appeared without notice, so wherever that was, they outnumbered the English at that place and time. read more

Viking longships appeared without notice, so wherever that was, they outnumbered the English at that place and time. Then, their longships moved quickly up-river. My hometown, Northampton, was the centre of England and was built by the Danes. read more

Vikings raid parties are no match for an actual medieval army, with a few exceptions. However, a Viking Army of it’s own right, that’s different they could present a dangerous army for sure. Speed, ferocity, and reputation is what gave the vikings the edge they needed. read more

Viking Raids The aspect of Norse society that most captures the modern popular imagination is the Viking raids. The historical records of Europe (written for the most part by the educated clergy who often were the victims of these raids) called the raiders "a most vile people". read more