700 Schiffe gegen Paris: Wie die Wikinger ein ganzes Reich stürzten

The siege of Paris by the Vikings in 885 changed the course of French history. This documentary searches for traces of the legendary blockade. Two men lead the defense: Count Odo and Bishop Gauzlin. They confront the men from the north who marched up the Seine, plundering and spreading fear and terror. Despite their superiority, the Vikings lost the battle for Paris. Only the intervention of the Frankish Emperor Charles III ended the siege of the city. As a result, the empire finally collapsed. But the tenacious defense brought Count Odo great prestige and fame, and later even made him king. Subscribe to our channel so you won't miss any more videos:    / @timelinede   Legendary battles can bring civilizations to the heights of glory—or spell their downfall. This documentary series reveals their secrets. #documentary #history #timelinegermany -- Topics in this video: ▼ 00:00 Intro 01:52 700 Ships Against Paris: How the Vikings Toppled an Entire Empire 43:52 End Credits -- Timeline Germany is your home for documentaries on all things history! Whether ancient times, the Middle Ages, or the 20th century, you'll find the best history documentaries here. New documentaries in German are released four times a week. The content is licensed by the respective rights holders. ► Subscribe to our documentary channel:    / @realstoriesde   ► Want more documentaries? Subscribe to our Channel XL Documentary:    / @xldokudeutschland