Armies of the Normans 911-1194 : organization, equipment and tactics
Esposito, Gabriele2024
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As well as Duke William's famous cross-Channel conquest, Norman forces (often mercenaries) conquered territories in Spain, Sicily, Malta, Italy and Albania and formed the hard core of the early Crusades. Bohemond captured Antioch from the Turks and set up a principality that endured almost two centuries. Gabriele Esposito discusses the armies of the Normans in all these theatres, incorporating not only the Norman knights but the various feudal levies, local auxiliaries and mercenary contingents that fought with them. Having outlined the major battles and campaigns, he details their equipment, weapons and tactics. The accessible text is supported by numerous colour photographs of replica costume, weapons and equipment in use.
Main title:
Armies of the Normans 911-1194 : organization, equipment and tactics / Gabriele Esposito.
Author:
Esposito, Gabriele, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword Military, 2024.
Collation:
168 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.
Series title:
ISBN:
9781399047401 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
944.21
Language:
English
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BRN:
2435967