Thorkell the Tall, one of the most feared Vikings of the early 11th century, was a mercenary giant who left his mark on both sides of England’s wars. Standing close to seven feet, he cut an unforgettable figure on the battlefield, where his sheer size and skill with the axe terrified enemies. Thorkell commanded the legendary Jomsvikings, an elite band of Norse warriors bound by oath. Yet his loyalty was never fixed. During the English wars, he raided with his Viking kin, burning and pillaging al
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Thorkell the Tall, one of the most feared Vikings of the early 11th century, was a mercenary giant who left his mark on both sides of England’s wars. Standing close to seven feet, he cut an unforgettable figure on the battlefield, where his sheer size and skill with the axe terrified enemies. Thorkell commanded the legendary Jomsvikings, an elite band of Norse warriors bound by oath. Yet his loyalty was never fixed. During the English wars, he raided with his Viking kin, burning and pillaging al
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