Teutonic Knight vs Lithuanian Warrior

The Lithuanian Crusade 1283–1435

Mark Galeotti, Giuseppe Rava

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30 May 2023

History; European history; Crusades; Military tactics

Series: Combat

Featuring full-colour artwork, maps and carefully chosen illustrations, this exciting book investigates the Teutonic Knights and their Lithuanian foes during the epic Lithuanian Crusade.

The Teutonic Knights were a military order committed to spreading Christendom eastwards into the non-Christian realms of the Baltic and Russia. They progressively extended their control across the various feuding tribes of the Baltic until they confronted the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a relatively well-organized and cohesive state. Fully illustrated, this book investigates the fighting men on both sides, assessing their origins, tactics, armament and combat effectiveness in three clashes of the Lithuanian Crusade.

The battle of Voplaukis (1311), triggered by a major Lithuanian invasion of newly Christianized lands, saw the Teutonic Knights defeat the numerous but relatively poorly equipped Lithuanian raiders once they had brought them to battle. As a result, the Lithuanians would begin to prepare for full-scale warfare, and the siege of Kaunas (1362) was the month-long investment of the first brick-built castle the Lithuanians constructed. In the battle of Grunwald (1410), the forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth – fielding knights by now almost comparable to those of the Order – broke the armies of the Teutonic Knights, a defeat from which the Order would never really recover. This lively study lifts the veil on these formidable medieval warriors and three battles that shaped the Baltic world.

By: Mark Galeotti
Illustrated by: Giuseppe Rava
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472851505
ISBN 10: 1472851501
Series: Combat
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 30 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

(Subject to confirmation) Introduction The Opposing Sides Combat 1 Combat 2 Combat 3 Analysis Aftermath Bibliography Index

Mark Galeotti runs the Mayak Intelligence consultancy and is a former Professor of Global Affairs at New York University. His books for Osprey include CAM 332 Kulikovo 1380: The battle that made Russia. Giuseppe Rava is inspired by the works of the great military artists, such as Detaille, Meissonier, Roechling, Lady Butler, Ottenfeld and Angus McBride. He lives and works in Italy.

Reviews for Teutonic Knight vs Lithuanian Warrior: The Lithuanian Crusade 1283–1435

a good introduction to the subject. -- Dave Watson * The Balkan Wargamer * The analysis chapter is interesting and points to the shift from fighting pagan tribes to organised states like Lithuania and Poland.” * The Balkan Wargamer *