{"product_id":"vik-36a","title":"VIK-36A - Viking Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-36A – Viking Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viking shield wall was a widely employed military tactic throughout the early medieval period, particularly in Scandinavia and England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarriors formed a closely packed line, protecting one another with their shields while engaging enemy soldiers with swords, axes and spears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpears were particularly effective within these formations, allowing soldiers to thrust towards their opponents while maintaining the protection of their shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to John Jenkins Designs, the first ranks of the shield wall were often occupied by experienced warriors equipped with heavier weapons and armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-36A – Viking Warrior by John Jenkins Designs depicts a Viking infantryman with his shield raised defensively while thrusting forward with his spear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure carries a distinctive green shield and captures the combination of attack and defence associated with infantry combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to complement the other shield wall warriors, this miniature is particularly effective when positioned alongside axe-armed and sword-armed Vikings.\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":53242919190810,"sku":"VIK-36A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-36A.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-36a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}