There was very little preparation for war among the crusaders. In fact, the armies consisted of various feudal lords and knights who were in direct competition with each other. The constant competition resulted in often chaotic, unorganized units who formed factions which caused friction from within the army. All of the fighters vied for personal glory, fame and wealth, and there was no central command unit. Each feudal lord vied for dominion over the others.
It's pretty unthinkable, if you consider that all the man faithful to their religion fought in the Crusades.
The same disadvantages as in any war. Lots of people get killed, lots of people suffer, during any war.
To protect soldiers during war and crusades
Men died, men were maimed and men suffered. It was never a "Slendid Little War" for those who were there.
Crusades occurred mostly to regain the Holy Lands - The Kingdom of Jerusalem from the muslims.
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Fame, glory, doing God's will.
The vast majority of men stayed at home. Well they went under a hole were they maybe can be save.
The men were bribed with chocolate milk and playboy magazines.
Trade and War
Every war or series of wars have their consequences. Mostly the main consequence of the Crusades was that many men died, either by disease, hunger and/or thirst, or died in battle. Very few survived these Crusades.
a cross was the symbol of crusades
The Crusades were a series of holly wars waged by Catholic countries in Europe. The purpose of the war was to free the land of Israel from the Muslim rule.
Pope Urban II was the first to orchestrate the battle of the Crusades. This began in 1095 when the Christians went to war with the Muslims at the urging of the Pope.
Pope Urban II was the first to orchestrate the battle of the Crusades. This began in 1095 when the Christians went to war with the Muslims at the urging of the Pope.
The men were gone for about 4 years, the women stayed home and did all the work around the house. (did it while the men was there too) they also had orgies while there husband was off to war. some even had sex with their animals and they also molested there children so they could please there husband when they returned home.
The same disadvantages as in any war. Lots of people get killed, lots of people suffer, during any war.
During the war, the Europeans encountered a variety of Asian goods. After the war, they continued to demand these items.