#31: The Invincible Viking Longships
Viking longboats signaled imminent danger, leading to countless village raids. Their success in pillaging owed much to these longships, which varied in size from the small raid-focused ‘snekkja’ to larger classes designed for broader purposes.
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Larger than the ‘snekkja’, the ‘karve’ longship facilitated both raids and transport. Its incredible design allowed Vikings to venture deep into countries via shallow rivers, a tactic well remembered by France for its effectiveness in navigation.