The Third Crusade 1191 Richard the Lionheart, Saladin and the struggle for Jerusalem
The clash between King Richard I 'The Lionheart' of England and Saladin has become legendary. Throughout the ages, military enthusiasts have been fascinated by the strategy of the resolute, heavily armed Anglo-Saxon army versus their more lightly armed opponents. Richard's inability t...
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Oxford, Long Island City, NY
Osprey
©2005
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| Series: | Campaign (Osprey Publishing)
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Table of Contents:
- Origins of the campaign
- Chronology
- Opposing commanders; Christian commanders; Muslim commanders
- Opposing forces; Crusader armies; Islamic forces
- Opposing plans; King Richard's plan; Saladin's plan
- The campaign; Events gather pace; The siege of Acre; The march to Arsuf; The battle Of Arsuf
- Aftermath
- The battlefield today