{"product_id":"vik-28b","title":"VIK-28B - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-28B – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Viking Age, the shield wall formed an important part of infantry warfare, providing warriors with a method of defending themselves against an advancing enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe formation depended upon soldiers maintaining a closely packed line, with shields placed together to create a continuous defensive barrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs explains that the first ranks were often formed by experienced warriors equipped with heavier weapons and protective equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpears were among the principal weapons used during these engagements, allowing soldiers to attack through or over the shields while maintaining their position within the line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-28B – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs portrays a Viking infantryman standing defensively, armed with a spear and shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variation features a red shield with a black design, distinguishing it from the alternative VIK-28A figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to complement the other Viking shield wall warriors, this miniature is particularly suitable for expanding a defensive formation confronting an approaching enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Age of Arthur – The Vikings collection.\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":53242918764826,"sku":"VIK-28B","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-28B.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-28b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}