Svynfylking

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The Svynfylking, or the Swine Array was a military formation utilized by the Vikings. The formation consisted of heavily-armed, presumably hand-to-hand warriors and less-armored archers grouped in a triangle formation with the warriors in the front lines protecting the archers in center or rear. Cavalry charging a group in Svynfylking formation were frequently attacked by the outer warriors with spears causing complete chaos among the horses. The Swine Array could also be used as a wedge to break through enemey lines. Several Svynfylking formations can be grouped in a side by side appearing something like a zig-zag to press or break the opposition's ranks.