{"product_id":"vik-20b","title":"VIK-20B - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-20B – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vikings developed military tactics suited to the warfare of early medieval Europe, where opposing forces frequently confronted one another in tightly packed infantry formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the attacking formations associated with Viking warfare was the Svinfylking, or \"Swine Array\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the historical information provided by John Jenkins Designs, this wedge-shaped formation was traditionally associated with the god Odin and was intended to break through an opposing shield wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts effectiveness depended upon the momentum and concentrated force of the initial assault. If the enemy line withstood the attack, the warriors within the formation could find themselves exposed to counterattacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-20B – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs represents a charging Viking infantryman from the Svinfylking formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis B variation provides an additional figure for collectors assembling a larger group of charging warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to complement VIK-20A and the other Viking infantry figures, this miniature is suitable for recreating an attacking formation advancing towards an opposing army.\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":53242918437146,"sku":"VIK-20B","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-20B.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-20b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}