Historically, the Saxons and Angles (a sub-tribe) created the idea of England instead of Britain. The Saxons, however, will be at a disadvantage fighting against any people who rely on horses for their military power. Warfare against the other German tribes should also prove challenging but probably victorious. It was, however, a very effective way of fighting.Ī Saxon leader should be able to match the historical achievements of the Saxons in taking most of the old Roman provinces of Britannia.
Their style of warfare was typically Germanic in that it emphasised individual heroism rather than an organised military.
The Saxons proved to be quite vigorous expansionists, adept both as coastal sailors (which is all they needed to be) and warriors. In 410 AD the Saxons provoked the British into appealing directly to the Emperor for help. Increasing pressure from Saxon raiders, invaders and finally settlers encouraged the construction of a line of coastal forts in Britain. However, instead of looking to the south, the Saxons looked across the sea to the Roman province of Britannia.
They were a warlike and harsh folk and, like many of the German tribes, under pressure from the influx of eastern nomadic peoples.
The Saxons were a people from modern-day north Germany, Denmark and northern Holland.
