In 1189, after Saladin’s forces defeated Christian knights at the Battle of Hattin and captured Jerusalem, the Third Crusade began. King Guy of Jerusalem initiated a siege on the vital port city of Acre, resulting in a unique double siege as Saladin’s forces simultaneously besieged the Crusaders. The prolonged conflict saw heavy losses and endured for nearly two years. European reinforcements, including Richard the Lionheart and Philip Augustus, eventually arrived, bringing crucial military strength. Acre fell to the Crusaders in July 1191, leading to continued conflict and the eventual withdrawal of some key leaders.
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Finally something on acre.
I create historical shorts on my channel if anyone is interested.
The voluntary mental illness of Religion has gone on way too long!
I hope the final conflict gets settled now!
The eastern coast of the Mediterranean is the most fought-over real estate in history. EVERYBODY'S had their fingers in that pie.
Really like this series
Love the focus given to operations prior to the arrival of the 2 kings. Costumes are great, period appropriate. Amount of paint and decorations on the men makes it a colorful scene. Give enough for the actors to do, big and wide cg shots to show the large scale. Historians popping in to give details and doing so with proper outlook on the siege and time period. Something I can show my friends, seeing as they'll never take my reading suggestions, and be confident that the epicness of the events are had. Please say there is more of this series on here
38:20, hand through opening in mitten. By that tiny realization alone, I might have to toss my money to Curiosity Stream. No phd, but I care about this stuff. My thanks
This is the first video I’ve seen a decent visual depiction of the fortifications of acre