{"product_id":"vik-35b","title":"VIK-35B - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-35B – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Viking Age, warfare frequently involved opposing infantry formations engaging in close-quarter combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the principal defensive arrangements was the shield wall, in which soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder with their shields held together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs describes how these formations were intended to provide protection while allowing warriors to attack with swords, axes and spears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe effectiveness of the shield wall depended heavily upon the ability of the soldiers to maintain their positions and prevent the opposing force from penetrating the line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-35B – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Viking infantryman armed with an axe and shield, advancing into battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variation features a black shield decorated with a white World Serpent design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure provides an alternative to VIK-35A and complements the other attacking and defending Viking warriors in the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Age of Arthur – The Vikings collection, this miniature is an excellent addition to a display featuring close-quarter Viking infantry combat.\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":53242919158042,"sku":"VIK-35B","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-35B.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-35b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}