shield-wall

But even a shield-wall of denial cannot avoid what our senses tell us: That in not attaining, they -- we -- were defeated.

Michael Vlahos: Did We Lose the War? Michael Vlahos 2011

But even a shield-wall of denial cannot avoid what our senses tell us: That in not attaining, they -- we -- were defeated.

Michael Vlahos: Did We Lose the War? Michael Vlahos 2011

The trademark battle scenes are as frequent and graphic as one would expect, and after two climactic shield-wall clashes in Books 1 and 2 we are treated to a different type of engagement in Book 3.

The Lords of the North, by Bernard Cornwell. Book review Carla 2009

The trademark battle scenes are as frequent and graphic as one would expect, and after two climactic shield-wall clashes in Books 1 and 2 we are treated to a different type of engagement in Book 3.

Archive 2009-05-01 Carla 2009

Between the steep walls three hundred Northmen were massed solidly in their wedge-shaped shield-wall, blocking the pass.

People of the Dark Howard, Robert E. 2005

At the mention of the chariots, the only arm of war that had ever broken the Norse shield-wall, Wulfhere changed expression, but he held his ground.

People of the Dark Howard, Robert E. 2005

In a grim and silent band they lay, even in death preserving some of the shield-wall formation.

People of the Dark Howard, Robert E. 2005

Hrethelings stormed on the hedged shields, — i.e. the shield-wall or hedge of defensive war — Hrethelings, of course, are Geats.

Beowulf 2003

The Highlanders beat ineffectually against the shield-wall, and the withdrawal began.

Ironhand's Daughter Gemmell, David 1995

Looking up at the shield-wall above him, the answer came like a blinding revelation.

Ironhand's Daughter Gemmell, David 1995