Strategic decision-making
What Strategic decision-making means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Richard's decision to attack Sicily and Cyprus secured supplies and a base but delayed the main objective and strained relations with Philip.
The failure to consult the leaders of the crusader states, such as alienating Raymond of Antioch, led to poor strategic decisions.
Topics that use Strategic decision-making
- Leadership of the crusades, 1095–1192 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Consequences of failure
- Cross-cultural relations
- Crusader states and settlement
- Leadership and command
- Religious vs secular motives
- Rivalry and cooperation
- Consequences of the crusade
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