62124 - Seaver Saxon Shield Wall Defender visibility on the battlefield was

visibility on the battlefield was often limited by smoke

or ammunition boxes

and responding "Nuts

Stability while handling loose powder and ammunition

Even slight deviations in timing could reduce the effectiveness of an entire firing line

62124 - Seaver Saxon Shield Wall Defender visibility on the battlefield wasThe Saxon shield wall was a key 8th 11th century infantry tactic, where warriors stood shoulder to shoulder, overlapping round shields to create a near impenetrable barrier against arrows, spears, and cavalry. This cohesive,, often multi layered, formation provided, crucial,, defense for, Saxon, forces,, allowing, them, to withstand, heavy assaults by, using, spears, or, axes to attack through gaps.