Battle of Visby - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Visby was fought in 1361 near the town of Visby on the island of Gotland, between the forces of the Danish king and the Gutnish country yeomen. The Danish force was victorious.
The Harrowing Remains of the Battle of Visby's Medieval Massacre
WEBOct 8, 2023 · This multifaceted backdrop set the stage for the violent confrontation that would become known as the Battle of Visby in 1361, ultimately reshaping the fate of this once-thriving medieval trading city.
Valdemar Atterdag's invasion of Gotland - Wikipedia
WEB(February 2024) Valdemar Atterdag's invasion of Gotland took place in July 1361. Danish King's Valdemar Atterdag troops won several battles on Gotland against Gutnian troops, the last outside Visby on 27 July.
The Battle of Gotland | The Swedish History Museum
WEBWith the help of unique objects and newly achieved knowledge the exhibition “Medieval Massacre – the Battle of Gotland 1361” tell the story about a horrifying medieval battle between the farmers of Gotland and the well trained soldiers of the Danish army.
'The Battle of Gotland 1361' Exhibit - Atlas Obscura
WEBAug 14, 2019 · Excavations in the 20th-century revealed five mass graves outside the city of Visby’s walls. The skeletons, armor, and weapons were remarkably well-preserved.
Valdemar Atterdag holding Visby to ransom, 1361 - Wikipedia
WEBThis painting depicts how the Danish king Valdemar IV (a.k.a. Valdemar Atterdag) collects treasures from the people in the Gotlandic medieval town of Visby in the summer of 1361 following the Battle of Visby.
Documentary: Last Stand at Visby - 1361 (Medieval Massacre)
WEBAug 18, 2016 · Documentary: Last Stand at Visby - 1361 (Medieval Massacre) In 1361 the Swedish peasants on the island of Gotland faced an army of professional Danish and German mercenaries. The Gotlanders,...
Visby | Medieval City & UNESCO World Heritage Site | Britannica
WEBIn 1361, during the conquest of Gotland by the Danish king Valdemar IV Atterdag, a hastily assembled peasant army attempted to halt the invaders near Visby.
Battle of Visby 1361 - YouTube
WEBValdemar Atterdag rides through the body-strewn battlefield, monks and boys sing hymns over the dead, and women suffer the shock of finding their husbands dead on the field. The Battle of Visby...
Battle Of Visby – Death Came With King Atterdag’s Ships
WEBJul 27, 2022 · When a Danish army sailed eastward summer of 1361, the Swedish king Magnus Eriksson knew Gotland was in danger. Picture of the Visby city wall, near the north gate. The main battle was fought within 300 meters of the city's fortifications.