"A large proportion of what has been said about Vikings amounts to historical and archeological rubbish," opines Griffith (war studies, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK). In situating the place of Vikings in the evolution of warfare, he presents a critique of information sources on the Norse followed by a military analysis of their battle aims and tactics. Originally published by Greenhill in 1995, the book features a glossary and illustrations including maps, battle formations, the layout of forts, equipment and weapons. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)