The Varangian Guard: The Brutal Special Forces Of Dark Age Byzantium | Ancient Black Ops | Chronicle
The Varangian Guard were brutal Viking mercenaries serving the Byzantine Empire. Renowned for their brutality and loyalty, they became the elite fighting unit of the Emperor Basil II, tasked with suppressing revolts and protecting the Emperor. They are the prime example of military brutality in the dark ages.
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