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Stop believing the Hollywood myth of chaotic Viking battles. Real Norse warfare was a grinding game of physics and engineering, and when a chieftain needed to break a stalemate, he called for the Svinfylking.

Known as the "Boar Snout," this formation turned warriors into a human projectile designed to shatter enemy lines through sheer compression and impact. But for the men at the tip of the wedge, it was often a suicide mission.

In this video, we break down the terrifying mechanics of the Boar Snout, the physics of the collision, and the clever tactic enemies eventually used to defeat it.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Hollywood Myth vs. Viking Reality
0:48 - The Svinfylking (Boar Snout) Revealed
1:35 - The "Rani": The Two Men at the Tip
2:20 - The Physics of Compression
3:25 - The Impact: Mass x Acceleration
4:00 - The Nightmare Scenario: The Pincer
4:50 - How to Defeat It: The Swine-Trap
5:30 - Why the Tactic Disappeared

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