THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT WAR: 1120-1312

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Explores the military context in which Templars operated and examines why they were such an important aspect of medieval warfare on the frontiers of Christendom for nearly two hundred years. Discusses how they were funded and supplied, how they organized their forces on campaign and on the battlefield and the strategies and tactics they employed in the various theaters of warfare in which they fought. Templar leadership, command and control are examined, and sections cover their battles and campaigns, fortifications, and castles. Well illustrated.