Stapped to the side of the longship, at the gunwale, which afforded the Vikings some extra protection from wind and spray.
vikings fought with axes, swords, bows and arrows, and spears, they also carried around wooden shields for protection
Yes Vikings used wooden shields. its sort of an agility and weight issue, would you rather run around a village with a big bronze or iron shield? The shield was also pretty disposable, it is sort of used as a weapon on its own, to mostly deflect to make an opening, not outright block, and light materials were needed to properly use it for that purpose. The only metal found on these wooden shields is around the edge to reinforce it, this could withstand a hit, or if that didn't happen it would definitely lessen the impact on the wood. The materials were too expensive for Metal shields as well. Most people close by had wooden kite and round shields around that time, in England most if not all used a wooden shield. But it has been proven that Vikings didn't need strong armour at all, they raided almost all of England, and even colonised most of it, without much overpowering resistance.
There are many decks for longships that are way huger than the Serpent, so Vikings could live and shelter in there. For longships smaller than the Serpent, Vikings hold up their shields to shelter themselves.
Vikings often carried round shields made of wood, which were reinforced with metal or leather for added protection in battle. They also wielded weapons such as axes, swords, and spears, which were essential for both offense and defense. Additionally, some Vikings wore helmets and chainmail to provide extra safety during combat. These items were crucial for their survival in raids and skirmishes.
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vikings fought with axes, swords, bows and arrows, and spears, they also carried around wooden shields for protection
Stapped to the side of the longship, at the gunwale, which afforded the Vikings some extra protection from wind and spray.
The Vikings used swords, spears, and what were called battle-axes. They also used shields to protect themselves.
Battle axes, swords, and shields were quite popular amongst the Vikings.
There are many decks for longships that are way huger than the Serpent, so Vikings could live and shelter in there. For longships smaller than the Serpent, Vikings hold up their shields to shelter themselves.
There are many decks for longships that are way huger than the Serpent, so Vikings could live and shelter in there. For longships smaller than the Serpent, Vikings hold up their shields to shelter themselves.
There are many decks for longships that are way huger than the Serpent, so Vikings could live and shelter in there. For longships smaller than the Serpent, Vikings hold up their shields to shelter themselves.
There are many decks for longships that are way huger than the Serpent, so Vikings could live and shelter in there. For longships smaller than the Serpent, Vikings hold up their shields to shelter themselves.
Yes Vikings used wooden shields. its sort of an agility and weight issue, would you rather run around a village with a big bronze or iron shield? The shield was also pretty disposable, it is sort of used as a weapon on its own, to mostly deflect to make an opening, not outright block, and light materials were needed to properly use it for that purpose. The only metal found on these wooden shields is around the edge to reinforce it, this could withstand a hit, or if that didn't happen it would definitely lessen the impact on the wood. The materials were too expensive for Metal shields as well. Most people close by had wooden kite and round shields around that time, in England most if not all used a wooden shield. But it has been proven that Vikings didn't need strong armour at all, they raided almost all of England, and even colonised most of it, without much overpowering resistance.