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Informationen zum Autor David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey. CHRISTA HOOK began her illustrating career in 1986, after studying under her father Richard Hook. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television. She has established herself as one of Osprey’s most popular artists, having illustrated multiple series titles. Her illustrations combine the historian’s attention to detail with the artist’s sense of drama and atmosphere, and they are sought after by collectors worldwide. Christa lives and works in East Sussex, England. Klappentext The clash between King Richard I 'The Lionheart' of England and Saladin has become legendary. Throughout the ages, military enthusiasts have been fascinated by the strategy of the resolute, heavily armed Anglo-Saxon army versus their more lightly armed opponents. Richard's inability to recapture Jerusalem was disappointing, but it proved to the crusaders that Saladin was not invincible. This book describes the struggle that has evolved into a mythic campaign for the Holy City of Jerusalem, providing an in-depth look at the battle, the personalities involved and the tactics employed by each army. Zusammenfassung The clash between King Richard I 'The Lionheart' of England and Saladin has become legendary. Throughout the ages! military enthusiasts have been fascinated by the strategy of the resolute! heavily armed Anglo-Saxon army versus their more lightly armed opponents. Richard's inability to recapture Jerusalem was disappointing! but it proved to the crusaders that Saladin was not invincible. This book describes the struggle that has evolved into a mythic campaign for the Holy City of Jerusalem! providing an in-depth look at the battle! the personalities involved and the tactics employed by each army. Inhaltsverzeichnis Origins of the campaign Chronology Opposing Commanders Opposing Forces Opposing Plans The Campaign of the Third Crusade Aftermath The Battlefields Today ...
