1361: The Medieval Massacre Of Sweden | Medieval Dead | Medieval History Documentaries

The Battle of Visby of 1361 is remembered as one of the most darkest moments of the medieval era. 1,800 local farmers on the Swedish island of Gotland were suddenly confronted by a very well-trained Danish army, and a bloodbath ensued. The battle left a unique archaeological legacy; masses of slaughtered soldiers and citizens lay scattered across the former battlefield, revealing the sheer bravery of the fallen farmers.
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