Frederick Barbarossa - The Crusade Of

: Because his army was too massive for a sea crossing, Frederick took the grueling overland route through Hungary and the Byzantine Empire . A Gauntlet of Betrayal and Battle

: Historical accounts suggest that Saladin , the legendary Muslim leader who had retaken Jerusalem, feared the arrival of Barbarossa and his Germans more than any other crusading contingent. The Crusade of Frederick Barbarossa

The Redbeard's Requiem: The Tragic Crusade of Frederick Barbarossa : Because his army was too massive for