Who would win in a fight Spartans or Vikings?

If all Viking armies (or even one Army of any Viking nation) went to war with Sparta, they would easily win. The Vikings have hundreds of years of technology above Sparta but here are other reasons to look at: Sparta could not field massive armies.

Who would win a Samurai or a Viking?

Originally Answered: Who would win, a samurai, a knight, or a viking? Deadliest Warrior did a match up between a viking and a samurai, and the samurai came out on top due to his speed and skill.

How good were Viking warriors?

Vikings were skilled warriors They lived in violent times and idealised warrior culture. It was a requirement that all male Vikings had completed weapons training so they could defend their villages during attacks.

Did Vikings come after Spartans?

No because the Spartans and the Vikings lived roughly 1000/1300 years apart. Sparta fell in roughly 371 BCE. and the Viking age started in 793 CE and ended in 1066 AD.

What were Vikings afraid of?

Of course, the Vikings were afraid of a lot of things, Ragnarok, Odin, the Saxons, Francs, Romans, Muslims, the ocean, rocks, dead peoples’ ghosts, bad luck, you name it.

Did the Vikings have a tactical advantage over the Spartans?

The Vikings were literate (they had rune alphabet) and well aware of the importance of terrain on tactics. So they would have the tactical edge – flexibility – over the Spartans. The greatest weakness of the Spartans was that they were utterly predictable.

Did the Vikings have missile troops?

Moreover, the Vikings would have missile troops. They would be most valuable as skirmishers, to slow down the advance of the phalanx and to irritate and provoke them to charges and tiring themselves. While they would not be likely to cause casualties, mere their presence would mean moral uncertainty.

How would a Viking raid on Sparta be a success?

Depends on the situation. A Viking raid into Sparta would be a success, as they could beach their ships on an undefended port, run inland, and run off with their Spartan’s slaves and booty. A Thermopylae style situation with the Spartans holding a chokepoint would bode poorly for the Vikings.

What would a normal Viking army look like?

Vikings were well aware of the importance of reserves and committing them. Approximately 10\% to 20\% would be hird, the retainers of the nobles and jarls. They would have decent armour, decent helms and be armed with a round shield, spear and a sidearm. They would form the first ranks of the fylkning.