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: The destruction of London Bridge is inspired by 11th-century accounts of a similar event in 1014 involving Olaf Haraldsson.

: King Canute uses a parley to taunt the young and impulsive King Edmund, calling him a "coward" to lure him out of London's safety and onto the bridge.

: His tactical genius earns him the respect of the Viking forces, who cheer him with shouts of "Hail the Greenlander!" . Watch Vikings Valhalla S01E04 The Bridge 720p N...

Valhalla 'The Bridge' -- Leif's ingenuity powers Canute's victory

: Olaf Haraldsson’s longships use ropes tied to the weakened supports to pull the bridge down when the tide turns. : The destruction of London Bridge is inspired

: While Canute’s army distracts the Saxons on the bridge, Leif and his team work underneath to weaken the supports with axes.

: King Edmund is trapped on the wrong side of the collapsing bridge and forced to surrender. Eadric Streona and his Mercian army witness the defeat from afar but decide to abandon Edmund rather than help. Key Character Moments Valhalla 'The Bridge' -- Leif's ingenuity powers Canute's

For more details on the production, you can watch the Behind the Scenes: The Fall of London Bridge on YouTube.