Another advantage is that this type of spear is very difficult to extract from a shield. The weight of the shaft drags the shield down and makes it very unwieldy.
Kitap: Viking The Norse Warriors Manual
Viking Şefliği
In the first century of Viking raiding, chieftains simply allied together to make war. Each chieftain remained in command of his own hirð so they all expected to take part in deciding tactics and strategy. The views of those leaders who had a proven record of success or who had royal blood always counted the most, however. All leaders also needed to take into account the views of their warriors because they could transfer their allegiance to another chief if they were unhappy with their own.
Vikinglerde Legitimacy Mevzusu
any man with royal blood can become king. This is why succession disputes and civil wars are so common. Kings must be good warriors to have any chance of holding on to their thrones. They also need wealth to attract (and keep) a loyal retinue of household warriors. This is the hirð: both royal bodyguard and core of the royal army.