The inclusion of the Kurdish faction in Stronghold Crusader serves as a powerful symbol of cultural exchange and understanding. The game's developers have demonstrated a commitment to historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity, showcasing the rich and diverse heritage of the Kurdish people.
For players looking to experience this version, it is usually distributed as a mod or "patch" that is applied to the original game or the HD version. YouTube·Vulcanx
The persistence of the "Kurdish Exclusive" keyword reveals a fascinating truth about video games. Stronghold Crusader is not just a game about the past; it is a canvas for modern identity. For Kurdish gamers, seeing Saladin represented as a generic "Saracen" feels like an erasure of a specific heritage.
The Crusades (1095-1291) saw the rise and fall of numerous Christian and Muslim states. The Fatimid and Ayyubid dynasties, predominantly Sunni Muslim but with significant Shia influences, controlled much of the Middle East, including Egypt and Syria. The Kurds, traditionally inhabiting the mountainous regions of the Middle East, particularly in what is today southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, and northwestern Iran, began to play a more pronounced role in regional politics during this period.
Measure your chest (A) and hips (B) following our indications.
The reference measurement will always be the larger of the two (A or B).
Look in the chart to which size corresponds to that measurement.
| Size | Reference measurements | |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | Centimeters | |
| 2XS | 25.6 – 29.4 | 65 – 74 |
| XS | 29.5 – 32.6 | 75 – 82 |
| S | 32.7 – 36.1 | 83 – 91 |
| M | 36.2 – 39.7 | 92 – 100 |
| L | 39.8 – 42.8 | 101 – 108 |
| XL | 42.9 – 46.3 | 109 – 117 |
| 2XL | 46.4 – 49.9 | 118 – 126 |
| 3XL | 50 – 53 | 127 – 134 |
| 4XL | 53.1 – 55.9 | 135 – 142 |