{"product_id":"vik-19a","title":"VIK-19A - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-19A – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Viking Age, Norse warriors employed several different battlefield formations, including the distinctive Svinfylking, an attacking formation designed to break through an opposing line of soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Svinfylking, translated from Old Norse as \"Swine Array\" or \"Boar Snout\", was a wedge-shaped formation whose origins were traditionally attributed to the god Odin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to John Jenkins Designs, this formation was particularly effective when used against an enemy shield wall. Its strength lay in the concentrated force of its attack, although its exposed flanks made it vulnerable if the initial assault failed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-19A – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs represents a Viking soldier charging forward as part of this distinctive attacking formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure captures the aggressive nature of Viking infantry combat and is designed to complement other Svinfylking warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Age of Arthur – The Vikings collection, this miniature is an excellent addition to a Viking attacking force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53242918371610,"sku":"VIK-19A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-19A.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-19a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}