ARMIES OF THE CRUSADERS, 1096-1291: History, Organization, Weapons and Equipment

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Provides an overview of the key events of these campaigns, from the First Crusade in 1096 to the fall of Acre, the last Christian stronghold in the Holy Land, in 1291. Analyzes the various contingents that made up the Crusader forces, describing their equipment and tactics and showing how they attempted to adapt to unfamiliar terrain and enemies. Included are the military orders (the Templar, Hospitaller and Teutonic Knights) who combined the religious fervor of a monastic brotherhood with martial prowess, forming an elite core to the Christian forces. Lavishly illustrated with 60 color photos depicting replica weapons and equipment in use.