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I'm a fan too!
Ironically, though he was a kind man who so much wanted peace, he proved to be one of the most brilliant military strategists. (Perhaps he was motivated by the fact that he wanted to save as many of his men as possible, so he always devised a strategy that brought him the least possible losses.)
Anyway, the armor of Muslim warriors looked like this.
From left to right:
Leather armor (with tacks)
Splint mail (metal pieces were often attached to leather, so there was no need to wear rough clothing under the armor)
Thick tunic
Chain mail
Saladin's army was so effective because his troops were much better suited to fighting in the desert and was able to cover far greater distances precisely because their armor was light, airy, and the soldiers did not sweat like pigs
I am not aware that these soldiers would ever use plate armor, but if you've ever seen anything like that, it's quite possible that it could have been something like the temple guard ceremonial armor, or it was just fantasy nonsence.
P.S.
I'm sorry if I made some inaccuracies in terms.
My country has VERY rich military history (A total of four Crusades came to my country and our soldiers kicked their butts every time!) and for many of the terms we use, there are no English equivalents or are not accurate enough.
I'm a fan too!
Ironically, though he was a kind man who so much wanted peace, he proved to be one of the most brilliant military strategists. (Perhaps he was motivated by the fact that he wanted to save as many of his men as possible, so he always devised a strategy that brought him the least possible losses.)
Anyway, the armor of Muslim warriors looked like this.
From left to right:
Leather armor (with tacks)
Splint mail (metal pieces were often attached to leather, so there was no need to wear rough clothing under the armor)
Thick tunic
Chain mail
Saladin's army was so effective because his troops were much better suited to fighting in the desert and was able to cover far greater distances precisely because their armor was light, airy, and the soldiers did not sweat like pigs
I am not aware that these soldiers would ever use plate armor, but if you've ever seen anything like that, it's quite possible that it could have been something like the temple guard ceremonial armor, or it was just fantasy nonsence.
P.S.
I'm sorry if I made some inaccuracies in terms.
My country has VERY rich military history (A total of four Crusades came to my country and our soldiers kicked their butts every time!) and for many of the terms we use, there are no English equivalents or are not accurate enough.
