The First Crusade: Peter the Hermit's Journey to the Holy Land
HistoryMedieval HistoryFollow Peter the Hermit as he leads a group of Crusaders from Cologne towards the Holy Land, facing challenges and conflicts along the way.
Kingdom of Hungary Conflict
โ๏ธKing of Hungary allows Crusaders to pass through on the condition of peace, leading to a dispute in a looted town
๐๏ธConflict arises with a merchant over shoes in the town previously looted by French Crusaders
Byzantine Clash
โ๏ธCrusaders attacked Byzantine troops and pillaged Belgrade
๐ฐByzantine governor clashed with Crusaders over feeding army in Niลก
๐ถโโ๏ธGovernor forced Crusaders to leave and head to Constantinople
Turkish Conflict
โ๏ธCrusaders decimated in battle and lose supplies
โณEmperor advises waiting for reinforcements, but Crusaders choose to attack Turks
๐ดโโ ๏ธCrusaders pillage towns in Anatolia after Emperor ferries them across
Final Battle and Retreat
โ๏ธAmbushed by Turkish forces in a narrow wooded valley, resulting in heavy casualties
๐ฐOnly 3,000 Crusaders managed to escape and seek refuge in an abandoned castle
FAQ
Who led the group of untrained Crusaders from Cologne towards the Holy Land?
Peter the Hermit
What condition did the King of Hungary place on allowing the Crusaders to pass through?
Peace
Where did the Crusaders clash with the Byzantine governor over feeding the army?
Niลก
What did the Emperor advise the Crusaders to do before attacking the Turks?
Wait for reinforcements
How many Crusaders managed to seek refuge in an abandoned castle after the final battle?
3,000
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Follow Peter the Hermit as he leads a group of Crusaders from Cologne towards the Holy Land, facing challenges and conflicts along the way.
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