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What was the role of cavalry and archery during "Viking Age" UK (present-day borders, c. 780 AD - 1066)? Battle summaries and analyses always mention shield walls, but rarely cavalry or archers. Why?

by /u/albacore_futures in /r/AskHistorians

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