{"product_id":"vik-28a","title":"VIK-28A - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-28A – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viking shield wall, known as the Skjaldborg, was a defensive battlefield formation commonly employed in Northern Europe during the early medieval period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarriors stood shoulder to shoulder, holding their shields together to protect themselves and the soldiers on either side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of spears was particularly important within these formations, allowing soldiers to attack opponents while remaining behind the protective barrier of their shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the historical information provided by John Jenkins Designs, the closely packed nature of the shield wall also allowed warriors to support their companions by thrusting or striking towards enemies attempting to exploit gaps in the formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-28A – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a standing Viking infantryman defending his position with a spear and shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure carries a distinctive shield featuring alternating black and red sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Age of Arthur – The Vikings collection, this miniature is ideal for creating a defensive formation of Viking infantry armed with a combination of spears, swords and axes.\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":53242918633754,"sku":"VIK-28A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-28A.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-28a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}