| 21. | With the aid of the emperor's elite troops, the Varangian Guard, the tribal horsemen were decisively crushed.
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| 22. | The Varangian Guard of the Byzantine Empire is the best known formation made up of barbarian mercenaries ( see next section ).
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| 23. | The Slavs and the Byzantines also called them " Varangians " ( Byzantine emperors were known as the Varangian Guard.
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| 24. | Bolli's later travels abroad with his brother Thorleik are well documented and notable for his role in the Varangian Guard.
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| 25. | During his time in the Varangian Guard Harald earned the titles of " manglavites " and " spatharokandidatos ".
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| 26. | In an obscure Harald Hardr�da, who allegedly cut down Peter II in the field of battle as a member of the Varangian Guard.
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| 27. | Palace and imperial guard units included the Varangian Guard, the obscure " Paramonai " and the " Vardariotai ".
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| 28. | Basil escaped with the help of his Varangian Guard and attempted to make up his losses by turning Samuel's brother Aaron against him.
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| 29. | These men formed the nucleus of the Varangian Guard, which saw extensive service in Battle of Cannae, the Byzantines achieved a decisive victory.
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| 30. | A smaller group consists of the four Italy Runestones which were raised in memory of members of the Varangian Guard who died in southern Italy.
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