The Knights Templar at War 1120 -1312

by Paul Hill

There are many books about the Knights Templar, the medieval military order which played a key role in the crusades against the Muslims in the Holy Land, the Iberian peninsula and elsewhere in Europe. What is seldom explored is the military context in which they operated, and that is why Paul Hill s highly illustrated study is so timely, for he focuses on how this military order prosecuted its wars. The order was founded as a response to attacks on pilgrims in the Holy Land, and it was involved in countless battles and sieges, always at the forefront of crusading warfare. This absorbing study examines why they were such an important aspect of medieval warfare on the frontiers of Christendom for nearly two hundred years. Paul Hill shows how they were funded and supplied, how they organized their forces on campaign and on the battlefield and the strategies and tactics they employed in the various theatres of warfare in which they fought. Templar leadership, command and control are examined, and sections cover their battles and campaigns, fortifications and castles.

Genres: History, Medieval, Medieval History, Nonfiction

264 pages, Hardcover

First published April 20, 2018

About the author

Paul Hill is well known as a lecturer, author and expert on medieval warfare and military archaeology

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Reviews

[K.V. Johansen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this mostly just quoted primary sources without actually doing much discussion or analysis of them.

[Alan Briggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful account of the Templars from their most important battles and castles to their organization and leadership. This is the sort of book I have looked for on this subject. So much information out there is not history but fantasy about the Templars. A great book.

[J FOSTER · Rating 4 out of 5]

Invaluable reference book.

The forensic nature of the research which has obviously gone into the production of this book is worthy of a Scotland Yard murder detective.

[George Polansky · Rating 4 out of 5]

AN informative and readable account of the Knights Templar at war.