{"product_id":"vik-32a","title":"VIK-32A - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-32A – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viking Age was marked by military campaigns and battles in which infantry formations frequently relied upon shield walls for protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese defensive formations brought warriors into close contact, with opposing soldiers using spears, swords and axes to force openings in the enemy line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 is one of the engagements discussed in the historical background provided by John Jenkins Designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this battle, the Anglo-Saxon army confronted the Norwegian forces of King Harald Sigurdsson. Following fierce fighting, the Viking army was defeated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-32A – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a fallen Viking infantryman lying upon the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure carries a distinctive yellow shield decorated with two black animal designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the standing and attacking warriors in the collection, this casualty figure adds another element to a Viking battlefield display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly suitable for positioning among the defending shield wall warriors, illustrating the consequences of close-quarter combat.\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":53242918895898,"sku":"VIK-32A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-32A.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-32a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}