Lake Peipus 1242, Battle of the Ice
96 page book.
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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