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Lake Peipus 1242

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Campaign Series - Middle Ages (500 to 1500 A.D.)


Product Info

Title
Lake Peipus 1242
Publisher
Category
Author
David Nicolle
Publish Year
1996
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5x10x.3"
NKG Part #
2147839818
MFG. Part #
OSPCAM046
Type
Softcover
Series
CAM46

Description

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.