: While Canute’s army distracts the Saxons on the bridge, Leif and his team work underneath to weaken the supports with axes.
: This historical (and fictionalized) event is often cited as a possible origin for the nursery rhyme "London Bridge is Falling Down" . Watch Vikings Valhalla S01E04 The Bridge 720p N...
: King Edmund is trapped on the wrong side of the collapsing bridge and forced to surrender. Eadric Streona and his Mercian army witness the defeat from afar but decide to abandon Edmund rather than help. Key Character Moments : While Canute’s army distracts the Saxons on
: Leif Eriksson proposes a strategic assault on London. He uses "surfboards" (wooden paddleboards) to sneak a small team through the marshes undetected. Eadric Streona and his Mercian army witness the
: The destruction of London Bridge is inspired by 11th-century accounts of a similar event in 1014 involving Olaf Haraldsson.
: Olaf Haraldsson’s longships use ropes tied to the weakened supports to pull the bridge down when the tide turns.
Valhalla 'The Bridge' -- Leif's ingenuity powers Canute's victory