Templar Knight vs Mamluk Warrior: 1218–50 (Combat)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1472813332 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Holy fight in the Holy Land" according to HMS Warspite. The subject of this Osprey Combat Series book is the match-up of Templar Knights against their Mamluk Warrior adversaries in the so-called Latin East of 1218-50, perhaps better familiar as the Holy Land of the Crusades. The Templars were indeed a formidable military force, even when matched against their most dangerous opponents, the Mamluks. Both were warrior classes, professional in a modern sense, and deadly in combat. The Templars, at least, suffered from consistently poor political leadershipAuthor David Campbell . Five Stars Great HIstory book!!. Four Stars Susan E Legan Great book that explains both sides' warriors in the conflict in typical Osprey fashion.
He has a broad range of interests in literature and history, including the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic era, naval warfare, and the genesis of the 'military revolution'. David Campbell has worked as a freelance new media producer and content specialist for many years, including roles at IBM, the BBC, various internet consultancies and the civil service. . He is the author of CBT 007 German Infantryman vs Soviet Rifleman. The author lives in Southsea, UK
This book, drawing on the latest research, a gripping narrative and full-colour illustrations, tells the story of three key clashes from the Fifth Crusade to the Seventh Crusade. At the cutting edge of the conflict were the elite fighting men of the Crusader and Egyptian armies - the Knights Templar and Mamluk warriors, respectively. Step into the violent world of the 13th century, where the European states of the Levant battled with Muslim powers for control of Jerusalem. The Knights Templar were the most famous and formidable of all the Western Christian military orders, whilst the Mamluks were a slave caste whose fighting prowess had elevated them to the point of holding real political clout, threat
He is the author of CBT 007 German Infantryman vs Soviet Rifleman. He has a broad range of interests in literature and history, including the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic era, naval warfare, and the genesis of the 'military revolution'. . About the Author David Campbell has worked as a freelance new media producer and content specialist for many years, including roles at IBM, the BBC, various internet consultancies and the civil service. The author lives in Southsea, UK