Cultural Aspects and Tactics of Dark Age Warfare

This chapter explores the cultural aspects of warriors in Dark Age Britain, including their reverence for gods, attitudes towards mortality, and appreciation for poetry. It also discusses the reasons why warfare in this period didn't involve sieging or raising towns, highlighting factors such as fair play, known locations for battles, and the absence of fortifications. Additionally, the chapter delves into the tactics and formations used in Dark Age warfare, including the unifying effect of war cries, the shield wall formation, and other formations like wedges and open formations.