Viking Warrior vs Anglo-Saxon Warrior

England 865–1066

Gareth Williams, Peter Dennis

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English

Osprey Publishing
01 September 2017

History; British & Irish history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Military history; Battles & campaigns

Series: Combat

In the two centuries before the Norman invasion of England, Anglo-Saxon and Viking forces clashed repeatedly in bloody battles across the country. Repeated Viking victories in the 9th century led to their settlement in the north of the country, but the tide of war ebbed and flowed until the final Anglo-Saxon victory before the Norman Conquest. Using stunning artwork, this book examines in detail three battles between the two deadly foes: Ashdown in 871 which involved the future Alfred the Great; Maldon in 991 where an Anglo-Saxon army sought to counter a renewed Viking threat; and Stamford Bridge in 1066, in which King Harold Godwinesson abandoned his preparations to repel the expected Norman invasion in order to fight off Harald Hard-Counsel of Norway.

Drawing upon historical accounts from both English and Scandinavian sources and from archaeological evidence, Gareth Williams presents a detailed comparison of the weaponry, tactics, strategies and underlying military organization of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and considers the developments which took place on both sides in the two centuries of Viking incursions into Anglo-Saxon England.

By: Gareth Williams
Illustrated by: Peter Dennis
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 27
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 266g
ISBN: 9781472818324
ISBN 10: 1472818326
Series: Combat
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01 September 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gareth Williams has been a curator at the British Museum since 1996, specializing in the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods. He has published extensively on both Anglo-Saxon and Viking warfare, and curated the exhibitions Vikings: Life and Legend at the British Museum and Viking Voyagers at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and model maker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Reviews for Viking Warrior vs Anglo-Saxon Warrior: England 865–1066

This is also a great reference for the figure modeler for this era. The color plates provide a great depiction of the typical attire, as well as the weapons in use at the time. If you own one the previous releases in the Combat series, you know what you are getting. If this is your initial entry into this series, you will be quite pleased. - IPMS/USA