Lesson Aims…

•To discuss the types of weapons used in modern warfare

•To introduce weapons used by the Vikings

•Discuss how Vikings defended themselves in battle

•Discuss Viking battle formations

VIKING WEAPONS

'Weapons were not

just for battle, but

also symbols of

their owners' status

and wealth.'The spear was the

most common weapon for a Viking…

The Spear

•Most popular Viking weapon•Iron blade on a wooden shaft•2m – 3m long•Used to THRUST

and CUT

The Seax!The Seax!

The Axe!

ActivityActivity

1.1. What was the most popular Viking What was the most popular Viking weapon?weapon?

2.2. What weapon do you think was the What weapon do you think was the most deadly, and why?!?most deadly, and why?!?

3.3. What length was the Viking spear?What length was the Viking spear?

4.4. What was the most expensive Viking What was the most expensive Viking weapon?weapon?

5.5. Who owned swords?Who owned swords?

Viking Defence

Viking Battle TacticsViking Battle Tactics

They would work into a frenzy…THEY WOULD FEEL NO PAIN!!!! AAAARRRGH!!!!!!

Thou shall perish under my blade!!!!