The Vikings, like the Anglo-Saxons, fought on foot (not horseback) and in battle formed a ‘shield-wall’ where they locked together side-by-side, shields in front, and pushed their enemy back ...

Bristling with spears and swords, Viking and Slav reenactors face off in a mock battle during a festival ... mound by placing their wood and iron war shields over their slain comrades.

Rollo yells] Tyr Neilsen: Rollo's using a Viking battle-ax. You can turn ... Sometimes they hid the ax behind the shield. So, as you grip the shield here, you can hold the ax and the shield ...

Astrid is a stalwart shield maiden who proves ... Harald has a complex arc through the Vikings series and is a compelling antagonist. His prowess in battle lies not in intricate planning and ...