Warfare in Tenth-Century Germany
David S. Bachrach
Over the course of half a century, first two kings Saxon dynasty, Henry I (919-936) and Otto (936-973), waged war across length breadth Europe. Ottonian armies campaigned from banks Oder in east to Seine west, shores Baltic Sea north, Adriatic Mediterranean south. In scores military operations, accompanied by diligent diplomatic efforts, recreated empire Charlemagne, established themselves as hegemonic rulers Western This book shows how achieved this remarkable feat, provides comprehensive analysis organization, training, morale, tactics, strategy over long century. Drawing on vast array sources, including exceptionally important information developed through archaeological excavations, it demonstrates that commanded very large operations focused primarily capture fortifications, many fortress cities Roman origin. long-term success I, building upon inheritance their Carolingian predecessors, ultimately late empire, possessed an extensive well-organized administration, indeed, bureaucracy, which mobilized resources were necessary for successful conduct war. David S. Bachrach is Associate Professor History at University New Hampshire.