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The battle of Lake Peipus took place in 1242 between the Teutonic Knights and the Russian city-state of Novgorod, led by its inspirational leader Alexandre Nevskii. The Teutonic Knights were a powerful military order, backed with the crusading zeal of Europe, the blessing of the Pope and the support of the Holy Roman Emperor. This battle, although little-known in the west, was important in the history of the medieval eastern crusades, the Teutonic defeat having a serious effect on future events. David Nicolle's excellent text examines the Crusade against Novgorod and the fierce fighting around the frozen shores of Lake Peipus.
Table of Contents
The Origins of the Campaign/The Opposing Commanders/Opposing Forces/Opposing Plans/The Campaign/The Battle of Lake Peipus/Aftermath and Reckoning/The Battlefields Today/Chronology/Further Reading/Wargaming Lake Peipus
Product details
| Published | 15 Mar 1996 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781855325531 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 78 b/w; 19 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Campaign |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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