The Viking Battle of Svolder, fought in the year 1000 CE, remains a pivotal and intriguing chapter in the annals of Viking Age history. This brutal naval clash, sparked by the treacherous alliance of Danish King Sweyn Forkbeard and Swedish King Olaf, saw the Norwegian fleet catastrophically defeated, culminating in the tragic downfall of King ... More @Wikipedia
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