Crusader army

The Crusader army refers to the military forces involved in the Crusades, which were a series of religious wars initiated in the medieval period, primarily between the 11th and 13th centuries. These campaigns aimed to reclaim Jerusalem and other holy sites in the Middle East from Muslim control. Crusaders were often knights and soldiers from Europe, driven by a mix of religious zeal, the promise of land, and the desire for adventure. The armies varied in size and composition, including knights, foot soldiers, and mercenaries, and they faced significant challenges, including logistics, weather, and local resistance.