Early medieval commanders knew that rivers could stop an army as effectively as walls. Using Frontinus alongside case studies from Otto I and Henry II, this article explores feints, bridge-building, and the tactics behind forced crossings.
Source: https://www.medievalists.net/2026/01/crossing-under-fire-river-operations-in-early-medieval-warfare/
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