The 1st Crusade
By: Alan & Tristan
Who is involved and what groups ?
Pope Urban II, Alexius Comnenus
the Christians and Muslims were the major groups at each others throats.
When and What time period ?
The first Crusade started at 1096 and ended at 1099 after they invaded Jerusalem.
Crusade armor
Crusaders wore armor made of chain mail, metal shoulder guards, gauntlets, armored leggings and garb.
map of the crusade
crusader sword
Crusaders & Muslim armies
Both were well trained and equipped, both have strong beliefs
crusader armor was heavier than the Muslim armor and the crusaders, better Calvary than crusaders.
The hatred during the crusade
In the 7th century to the 10th half the christian army was conquered by Arab armies.
Impact of the crusade
It was sparked by religious fervor in Europe, by exhortations by the various popes and to rid Europe of excess warriors left over from the regional wars.
http://asianhistory.about.com/od/middleeast/f/Effect-Crusades-Middle-East.htm
The Results of the First Crusade
Despite Tancred's promise for protection, the Crusaders still slaughtered hundreds of men,women,and children in their victorious entrance to the city.
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