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The '''Teutonic Knights''' are German Roman Catholic crusaders that were positioned in the middle district of [[Acre]]. Being a part of the [[Crusaders]], the Knights Teutonic were trusted with the task of guarding the city of Acre. The Knights Teutonic, also known as ''Order of the German House of St. Mary in [[Jerusalem]]'', was formed at the end of the 12th century in Acre itself.
The '''Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem ''', more commonly known as the '''Knights Teutonic''', were a monastic-military order of [[Germany|German]] origin that participated in the [[Third Crusade]]. During the Crusade, the Teutonic Order aided King [[Richard I of England]] in the conquest of [[Acre]], and were later positioned in the city's middle district.


They were a feared and highly disciplined force, but were infiltrated by the [[Templars]]. They were perhaps better known for their Northern Crusade against Paganism in Lithuania, Russia and Eastern Europe rather than their expeditions to the Holy land. They were eventually destroyed by the Polish and Lithuanian nationalists.
The Order's first Grand Master, [[Sibrand]], was also, secretly, a member of the [[Knights Templar]]. He planned to use the Crusader fleet in Acre to blockade the city and prevent the European kingdoms from sending reinforcements.


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*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' their soldiers speak English, French and German like other crusaders, despite historically the order being predominately German.
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' their soldiers speak English, French and German like other crusaders, despite historically the order being predominately German.


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*''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''
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The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem , more commonly known as the Knights Teutonic, were a monastic-military order of German origin that participated in the Third Crusade. During the Crusade, the Teutonic Order aided King Richard I of England in the conquest of Acre, and were later positioned in the city's middle district.

The Order's first Grand Master, Sibrand, was also, secretly, a member of the Knights Templar. He planned to use the Crusader fleet in Acre to blockade the city and prevent the European kingdoms from sending reinforcements.

Flags

Throughout the middle district of Acre, the Teutonics have spread 33 flags. Altaïr can collect these for an Achievement in the Xbox 360 version of the game.

Icon Name How to obtain Points Secret?
Keeper of the Black Cross Find all Teutonic Flags in Acre. 10 No

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  • In Assassin's Creed their soldiers speak English, French and German like other crusaders, despite historically the order being predominately German.

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