The truth about Viking raids may surprise you. Yes, there were a few brutal exceptions where innocent civilians were the target. But the majority of Viking raids weren’t senseless slaughter. They were acts of stealth and courage. Small bands of young men—often barely more than boys—would sneak into villages under the cover of night or dawn. Their goal wasn’t massacre, but wealth and reputation. They knew full well that armies could be raised against them immediately.....not a days ride away, so
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The truth about Viking raids may surprise you. Yes, there were a few brutal exceptions where innocent civilians were the target. But the majority of Viking raids weren’t senseless slaughter. They were acts of stealth and courage. Small bands of young men—often barely more than boys—would sneak into villages under the cover of night or dawn. Their goal wasn’t massacre, but wealth and reputation. They knew full well that armies could be raised against them immediately.....not a days ride away, so
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