an earthwork moat fort dating back to 664
A stable firing position could mean the difference between surviving an engagement and becoming exposed to enemy fire
The Lambda shield provides an immediate connection to Spartan military tradition
Support personnel were every bit as important as the soldiers operating the weapons they supplied
Organized into warbands (hird or lið) led by a jarl or king
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