What were the methods of fighting of the Crusaders

For the Crusaders in the Middle Ages, one fighting-method might beutilized over another in any given battle or campaign; however,three basic methods were generally available. The first washorse-related, with the armored knight as its most fearsomeexample. The second was the foot-advance, with diversely armedsoldiers, whether using blades, cudgels, or spears of some kind,advancing against the enemy. The third was bow-based: stringed/bowweapons were increasingly used by the Crusaders, with the crossboweventually serving as an especially effective weapon against theirArabic opponents.