The people trapped in the burning building 'were overcome' by the heat and smoke.
The family 'was overcome' [='overwhelmed'] by grief.
(..) So gather yourselves, gather all of your strength and all of your sweetness into an iron ball. For we will attack again and again. Until we reach and overcome their king, or we die in the attempt! - SOLDIERS: We attack! - Attack! Attack! Attack! Blow the horns! -(HORN BLARING) -Beat the (..)2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10