Osprey - Campaign 046 - Lake Peipus 1242 Battle of the Ice (PDF)

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Campaign 46

Author: David Nicolle

Illustrator: Angus McBride

About this book
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.

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

Paperback; March 1996; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781855325531

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