Warfare in Tenth-Century Germany

A complete survey of the military campaigns of the early Saxons, tactics, strategy, and logistics, demonstrating in particular the sophistication of the administration involved.

List of contents

Introduction
Restoring Francia Orientalis: Henry I's Long Term Strategy
Forging a New Empire
Military Organization
Military Education
Arms and Training
Morale
Tactics on the Battlefield
Campaign Strategy: The Civil War of 953-954
Conclusion
Appendix: Major Military Operations by Henry I, Otto I, and their Commanders
Bibliography
Index

About the author

David S. Bachrach is a professor of medieval history at the University of New Hampshire. His research interests include the administrative and military history of the Carolingian Empire as well as the medieval German and English kingdoms.

Product details

• Authors: David Bachrach, David S Bachrach, David S. Bachrach, Dr. David S. Bachrach, Professor David S. (Person) Bachrach
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.08.2014
• EAN: 9781843839279
• ISBN: 978-1-84383-927-9
• No. of pages: 324
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 233 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 481 g
• Series: Warfare in History; Warfare in History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous