Christian Mercenaries in Muslim Service - Animated Medieval History

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of middle ages continues with a video in which we talk about Christian mercenaries who were in the Muslim service in Iberia and North Africa during the medieval period and Reconquista, focusing on the exploits of the Catalonian noble Reverter de la Guardia, who defended the the Almoravid caliphate against the Almohads.

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The video was made by Sebastiao Reis, while the script was developed by Erik Wascheck. The video was narrated by Officially Devin (   / @offydgg   &    / @gameworldnarratives  )

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