The Crusades started when a Roman pope encouraged citizens of Rome to travel to Jerusalem to take it back for the Muslims. Crusaders were granted pardon for their sins as a reward.The first group of Crusades were ill-prepared and suffered devastation losses when they traveled pass Turkey. However, increased funding for the Crusades eventually led to the control of Jerusalem by the Christians but the threat faced by the Muslims always remains. By now, the three religions all consider Jerusalem home and conflict is bound to arise as a result.
The group called the Teutonic Knights provided protection for the Crusaders. Initially the force was overwhelmed by the Muslims but funding from Europe increased their effectiveness. This group has became a source of legend for the Crusades, and the Teutonic Knights are associated for honor and bravery. Despite the efforts of the knights to stop the incoming waves of Muslims, the Muslims still regained control of Jerusalem one hundred years after the Christians took over.
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