In the early eleventh century, Viking incursions posed significant threats to the Rhine Delta region of the German kingdom. Effective local militias managed to mount defenses against the Vikings, emphasizing the critical role of leadership in these confrontations. The Viking Age, beginning with the sack of Lindisfarne in 793, saw a resurgence of Viking activity culminating in Cnut's conquest of England. However, the local forces of the East Frankish and early German kingdom have received scant attention from historians. Alpert of Metz provides valuable insights into these military engagements in his work, On the Variety of Our Times.
Alpert of Metz provides detailed accounts of battles between local defense forces in the Rhine Delta and the Vikings in 1006 and 1007, showcasing effective local militia defense.
Early Viking incursions in the Rhine Delta highlighted that leadership significantly affected the outcomes of defenses against the Northmen, turning victories into disasters without proper command.
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