num_pages: 96
description: The battle of Lake Peipus took place in 1242 between the Teutonic Knights and the Russian city-state of Novgorod, led by its inspirational leader Alexandre Nevskii. The Teutonic Knights were a powerful military order, backed by the crusading zeal of Europe, the blessing of the Pope and the support of the Holy Roman Emperor. This battle, although little-known in the West, was important in the history of the medieval eastern Crusades, the Teutonic defeat having a serious effect on future events. David Nicolle's text examines the Crusade against Novgorod and the fierce fighting around the frozen shores of Lake Peipus.
language: English
title: Lake Peipus 1242: Battle of the Ice
titlecomplete: Lake Peipus 1242: Battle of the Ice (Praeger Illustrated Military History)
genres: Religion, War, Nonfiction, Medieval, Military History, Germany, Russian History, Russia, History
ratings_count: 48
series: Osprey Campaign
publisher: Praeger Pub Text