Sergei Eisenstein was certainly a great director, but to study the history of his cinematic works would be somewhat frivolous pastime.In his paintings clearly shows the storming of the Winter Palace (which was not), and the shooting of peaceful citizens of Odessa on a giant staircase (which even could not be).
In the wonderful film "Alexander Nevsky" great artist portrayed the Battle of the Ice on Lake Peipus, which took place, but in the spring, in April.If you believe the Livonian rhymed chronicle, the victim of this battle, slain enemy Bulatov, it fell to the grass, which managed to grow despite the fact that it took place in the northern region.
In order to estimate as objectively as possible, and diplomatic skills as a commander of the Russian land protector, St. Alexander Nevsky, imaginative exaggeration is not needed.Without any exaggeration to say that our national hero had saved his homeland from desecration.Prince does not need embellishment of his role, he and his difficult task so successfully completed.
plausibility is most likely to understand, how was Battle of the Ice on Lake Peipus, you can, after reviewing all available sources, including those which are described in this battle Livonians.Tribute should be paid to European chroniclers, a special embellishment, they do not suffer, acknowledging that tactically they beat Prince of Novgorod.
That was a Battle of the Ice, in which year it happened and who was involved in it from both sides, the special differences of opinion historians almost non-existent.True, they called him Livonians otherwise, Battle of Lake Peipus (and Estonians today represent on maps Lake Peipsi).It does not matter.
However, there are some points that need to pay attention, in particular, the opinion Heidenstein historian who lived during the second half of XVI - early XVII centuries.He insists that the battle took an active part Tatar troops of Batu Khan.On the side of Rus, of course.This, he explains outnumbered, managed to achieve military success.
can, of course, do not believe that a European collector of legends, it is possible, he wants to justify close to him in the spirit of Teutonic knights to downplay valor Russian squad.However, there are some inconsistencies in the story of our, Russian chroniclers.
example, "Samovydets," that is directly involved in the events recalled the assistance provided to them by some "God's regiment," appeared "out of thin air" (like snow onto the head of the enemy).Perhaps that mean they are not hosts of angels, and some force, just in time to join the battle.The result was the Battle of the Ice on Lake Peipus, went down in history as a strategic victory of Russian arms, as well as changes, in modern language, the geopolitical situation.Levonsky Order refused attempts to capture our northern territories left Pskov.And there was a prisoner exchange.
Opponents object to this version.They do not see expediency in military assistance from the Khan Russian prince.A sense of this act was.A year before the events described clashed crusaders and the "sons of Genghis Khan", in which the troops of Batu defeated evrohristianskoe host.Despite the success, Khan did not believe that fully complied with the military tasks should reinforce success.
According to Russian historian Soloviev, initiated negotiations on temporary military alliance was just Batu, Alexander sent the letter of the relevant content.Russian prince successfully held a "summit" and even had time to fraternize with Genghisides, Khan's son.What has been done to the Russian land!
secured their reliable rear in addition to a substantial reinforcement, Alexander brilliantly spent the Battle of the Ice on Lake Peipus, showing talent, along with diplomatic and military leader.He skillfully used the features of the terrain, the Knights turned heavy weapons in destructive factor for them, successfully imposed the enemy character maneuverable combat, in short, did everything to win and achieved it.
Battle of the Ice in 1242 showed the wisdom of a Russian prince, manifestations, and tactical and strategic issues.I got it, and God's help, but it deserves only one who did not make a mistake.
Was there when the ice on Lake Peipsi?It is possible in those places is cold in April.
