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VIKING HISTORY: Discover the Battle of Maldon (991 AD), the catastrophic ANGLO-SAXON DEFEAT that led to the first DANEGELD payment of 10,000 pounds silver. This documentary analyzes the Viking trap, psychological warfare, and how Æthelred the Unready’s crumbling kingdom became prone to exploitation.

On August 10th, 991, 93 longships executed a strategic masterpiece. We break down Olaf Tryggvason's genius manipulation of Byrhtnoth of Essex, the fatal pride (*ofermod*) that cost England its defensive advantage, and Godric's devastating betrayal that cemented Anglo-Saxon collapse. This is essential viewing for anyone interested in medieval warfare analysis and the origins of English decline.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 93 Longships and Medieval Deception
7:06 The Players - Heroes and Villains of Medieval History
15:12 The Trap Springs - Psychological Warfare Masterclass
31:00 Ripple Effects - How One Battle Changed Europe

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Comment below: Which aspect of this medieval deception amazed you most? Was it Olaf's psychological manipulation of Anglo-Saxon honor, Byrhtnoth's lethal pride in abandoning his defensive advantage, or Godric's devastating betrayal that triggered the collapse?

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