History A-Level
Military strategy and architecture
What Military strategy and architecture means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Military strategy and architecture
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A formidable network of concentric castles, such as Krak des Chevaliers, was designed to control territory, protect trade routes and delay enemy advances.
Topics that use Military strategy and architecture
- 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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