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Normans – Byzantine Mercenaries Posted on November 11, 2017 The Normans arrived in the Byzantine world not as enemies, but as valued mercenaries esteemed for their martial prowess. The settlement of Scandinavian raiders created the duchy of Normandy, when the region … Continue reading →https://weaponsandwarfare.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/6afbe5738d084933334bbc3ecd82b48b-sca-armor-knights-templar.jpg?w=584&h=805