Did women fight WITH the crusaders in the siege of acre in 1192?
Many women participated in the Crusades and contributed much to Crusading efforts. Yet they have rarely gotten their due until recent years during which the study of gender, as it related to the Crusades, has become increasingly popular. Provided here are links and information about the women who took part in the Crusades, medieval commentary on their presence and contributions, and the work of modern scholars on the issue. http://www.crusades-encyclopedia.com/wom… There is no doubt that Christian European women sometimes took part in combat during the Middle Ages, but for the crusading movement this usually only happened in defensive situations. For example, women often contributed to the defense of cities under siege. Both the Christian and Muslim ethos on war during the Crusades would not have sanctioned a strictly combat role for women.
