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The Size of Armies in Early Medieval Warfare - Medievalists.net

The size of early medieval armies remains debated, with some scholars arguing for small warbands while others suggest larger fighting forces existed.
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When Charlemagne Became a Thief: A Medieval Tale Retold - Medievalists.net

Charlemagne's legacy includes tales of his youth, notably an adventure involving a thief named Basin, showcasing his character and moral lessons.
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Charlemagne's Failed Invasion of Spain, 777-778 - Medievalists.net

Charlemagne's 778 campaign to conquer Muslim-controlled Spanish fortress cities along the Ebro River ended in failure, marked by the ambush at Roncevaux Pass that destroyed his rearguard and killed the commander Roland.
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The Battle of Verneuil (1424) - Medievalists.net

The Battle of Verneuil saw English forces confront a Franco-Scottish army in Normandy after Henry V's death, becoming one of the war's bloodiest battles.
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Military Intelligence and Planning in the Carolingian Empire - Medievalists.net

Carolingian rulers built systematic intelligence networks—interrogating travelers and compiling detailed reports to gather topographical, political, and military information for campaign planning.
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Hattin and the Templars' Last Stand

The Templars' desperate rear-guard charge at the Horns of Hattin in July 1187 failed disastrously, marking a pivotal collapse of the Crusader army.
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Talking Templars: Assassins versus Templars - Medievalists.net

The Assassins and the Knights Templar have become two of the most iconic groups of fighters from the period of the Crusades. In recent times, they have been popularised through the video game and movie franchise, Assassin's Creed. But who were they really and how did they interact in the Holy Land? It's an intriguing story that Dr Steve Tibble and Tony McMahon investigate in the first episode of their new podcast series, Talking Templars.
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