The Battle of the Ice also known as the Battle on Lake Peipus (Russian: Ледовое побоище, German: Schlacht auf dem Peipussee, Estonian: Jäälahing), took place in 1242. It was one of the more significant defeats sustained by Roman Catholic crusaders until the Battle of Grunwald in 1410. It effectively stopped the Northern Crusade against Orthodox Novgorod and other Russian territories in the aftermath of the conquest of Estonia. Lake Peipsi - Landsat satellite photo Lake Peipus (Estonian: Peipsi järv, Russian: Чудское озеро (Chud Lake), German: Peipus-See) is a large lake, on the border between Estonia and Russia in Eastern Europe. ... Events April 5 - During a battle on the ice of Russian forces rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights. ... Saint Peters Basilica in Rome. ... This article is about historical Crusades . ... The Battle of Grunwald took place on July 15, 1410 between the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania on one side, and the Knights of the Teutonic Order on the other. ... Events July 15 – Lithuanian forces under the cousins Władysław Jagiełło of Poland and Witowt of Lithuania decisively defeat the forces of the Teutonic Knights, whose power is broken Jan Hus is excommunicated by the Archbishop of Prague. ... The Northern Crusades, or Baltic Crusades, were undertaken by Western Europeans against the still heathen people of North Eastern Europe around the Baltic Sea. ... The Russian Orthodox Church (Русская Православная церковь) is that body of Christians who are united under the Patriarch of Moscow, who in turn is in communion with the other patriarchs of the Eastern Orthodox Church. ... Velikiy Novgorod (Но́вгород) is the foremost historic city of North-Western Russia, situated on the highway (and railway) connecting Moscow and St Petersburg. ... This is the history of Estonia. ...

In an attempt to exploit the Russians' weakness in the wake of the Mongol and Swedish attacks, the Teutonic knights invaded the Novgorod Republic and occupied Pskov, Izborsk, and Koporye in the autumn of 1240. When they approached Novgorod itself, the local citizens recalled to the city 20-year-old prince Alexander Nevsky, whom they had banished to Pereslavl earlier that year. During the campaign of 1241, Alexander managed to retake Pskov and Koporye from the knights, ransoming western knights and hanging Votian and Estonian foot-soldiers. The Mongol Invasion of Russia was an invasion of the medieval state of Kievan Rus by a large army of nomadic Mongols, starting in 1223. ... Teutonic Knights, charging into battle. ... The Novgorod Feudal Republic (Новгородская феодальная республика in Russian, or Novgorodskaya feodalnaya respublika) was a feudal state in the Northwest of todays Russia between the 12th and 15th century. ... 10-ruble Russian coin of 2003 in the Ancient cities of Russia series - commemorating Pskov Pskov (Псков, ancient spelling Пльсковъ, also Pihkva (Estonian), Pleskau (German) and Psków (Polish)) is an ancient Russian city, located in the north-west of Russia near the present-day border with Estonia, on the river... Izborsk (И́зборск) is an old Russian town to the west of Pskov and just to the east from the Estonian border. ... Koporye Fortress near St Petersburg Koporye (Russian: Копорье) is a historic village in Russia, about 100 km to the west of St Petersburg, which contains some of the most impressive medieval ruins in Russia. ... Events Batu Khan and the Golden Horde sack the Ruthenian city of Kyiv Births Pope Benedict XI Deaths April 11 - Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, also known as Llywelyn The Great Prince of Gwynedd Monarchs/Presidents Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276) Castile... Velikiy Novgorod (Но́вгород) is the foremost historic city of North-Western Russia, situated on the highway (and railway) connecting Moscow and St Petersburg. ... For other uses, see Russian) (May 30, 1220?–November 14, 1263) was a Russian statesman and Grand Prince of Novgorod and Vladimir (from 1252). ... Pereslavl-Zalessky (Пересла́вль-Зале́сский) is a town in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, on the shore of Lake Pleshcheyevo. ... Events April 5 - Mongols of Golden Horde under the command of Subotai defeat feudal polish nobility, including Knights Templar, in the battle of Liegnitz April 27 - Mongols defeat Bela IV of Hungary in the battle of Sajo. ... For the process of ballot-casting, see Vote. ...

In the spring of 1242, the knights defeated a reconnaissance detachment of Novgorodians 18 km to the south of the fortress of Dorpat(Tartu). The knights and Alexander's forces then met at Lake Peipus. Image of Tartu street Tartu (German/Polish/Swedish/Danish: Dorpat) is the second largest city of Estonia, with a population of 100,482 (census data as of 2004) with an area of 38. ... Lake Peipsi - Landsat satellite photo Lake Peipus (Estonian: Peipsi järv, Russian: Чудское озеро (Chud Lake), German: Peipus-See) is a large lake, on the border between Estonia and Russia in Eastern Europe. ...

On April 5, 1242 the armies clashed on the side of the ice-covered Lake Peipus, with the crusaders and their Estonian auxiliary troops being led by the crusaders' Grand Master. According to a contemporary Novgorod chronicle, after hours of hand-to-hand fighting, Alexander ordered the left and right wings of his archers to enter the battle. The knights started to move back in disarray onto the ice and the appearance of the fresh Russian cavalry forced them to full and hasty retreat. Under the weight of their heavy armour the thin ice started to collapse and many knights drowned. Only the Grand Master, some bishops, and a handful of mounted knights managed to return back to Tartu after the battle. April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... Events April 5 - During a battle on the ice of Russian forces rebuff an invasion attempt by the Teutonic Knights. ... Lake Peipsi - Landsat satellite photo Lake Peipus (Estonian: Peipsi järv, Russian: Чудское озеро (Chud Lake), German: Peipus-See) is a large lake, on the border between Estonia and Russia in Eastern Europe. ... Velikiy Novgorod (Но́вгород) is the foremost historic city of North-Western Russia, situated on the highway (and railway) connecting Moscow and St Petersburg. ... Archer may refer to: Someone taking part in archery. ... Image of Tartu street Tartu (German/Polish/Swedish/Danish: Dorpat) is the second largest city of Estonia, with a population of 100,482 (census data as of 2004) with an area of 38. ...

The Battle of the Ice was a significant event in historic retrospect, as the knights' defeat at the hands of Alexander's forces prevented the crusaders from retaking Pskov, the linchpin of their eastward crusade. The Novgorodians had succeeded in defending their territory, and the German crusaders were thereafter never again able to mount another serious challenge eastward. 10-ruble Russian coin of 2003 in the Ancient cities of Russia series - commemorating Pskov Pskov (Псков, ancient spelling Пльсковъ, also Pihkva (Estonian), Pleskau (German) and Psków (Polish)) is an ancient Russian city, located in the north-west of Russia near the present-day border with Estonia, on the river... The Northern Crusades, or Baltic Crusades, were undertaken by Western Europeans against the still heathen people of North Eastern Europe around the Baltic Sea. ... This article is about historical Crusades . ...

Sergei Eisenstein's groundbreaking film Alexander Nevsky features the Battle of the Ice. However, the classic film has elements of propaganda, it makes many changes to the historical background, and should not be viewed as being completely accurate historically. Sergei Mikhailovich Eisenstein (Russian: Сергей Михайлович Эйзенштейн, Latvian: Sergejs Eizenšteins) (January 23, 1898–February 11, 1948) was a Soviet theatrical scenic designer turned filmmaker noted for his films Battleship Potemkin and Oktober, both based loosely on a true story and presented in a realistic fashion, causing an immeasurable influence on early documentary... Alexander Nevsky is a film directed by Sergei Eisenstein and released in 1938, during the Stalin era. ... A propaganda film is a film, often a documentary, produced for the express purpose of propaganda: convincing the viewer of a certain political point. ...