Saladin's Camel Corps: The Desert War Masters

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore an often-overlooked aspect of Saladin's military machine: his camel corps. While crusader knights relied on heavy cavalry, Saladin's armies moved with astonishing speed across the desert, thanks to thousands of camels that carried supplies, archers, and even light artillery. We dive into how Saladin used the 'ships of the desert' to outmaneuver the Franks, the logistics of feeding and watering these animals, and the pivotal role of camel-borne archers at the Battle of Hattin. We also discuss the unique bond between Bedouin tribes and their camels, and how Saladin's recruitment of Bedouin scouts gave him an intelligence advantage. Finally, we consider the strategic limitations of the camel corps in sieges and against heavy cavalry, and how this shaped Saladin's overall tactics. #Saladin #CamelCorps #MedievalWarfare #Crusades #Hattin #Ayyubid #Bedouin #DesertWarfare #MilitaryHistory #Logistics #CamelArchers #Frankish #Jerusalem #SiegeWarfare #LightCavalry #CamelCavalry #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo