{"product_id":"vik-33a","title":"VIK-33A - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-33A – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Viking Age, warriors commonly fought in tightly packed infantry formations, where swords, axes and spears were employed at close quarters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shield wall was particularly associated with the armies of Northern Europe, providing protection through the overlapping shields of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to John Jenkins Designs, experienced warriors such as Huscarls and Thengs frequently occupied the forward ranks, where their weapons and protective equipment contributed to the strength of the formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAxes were among the weapons used in these engagements, allowing warriors to deliver powerful blows against opposing soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-33A – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Viking infantryman swinging a two-handed axe during close-quarter combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure features a black shield decorated with two yellow animal designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dramatic fighting position provides an excellent contrast to the more defensive poses of the other Viking shield wall warriors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Age of Arthur – The Vikings collection, this figure is ideal for creating an active Viking battlefield scene.\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":53242918994202,"sku":"VIK-33A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-33A.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-33a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}