The troubled leadership of the Third Crusade (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards

Year Saladin captured Jerusalem

1187

Date Frederick Barbarossa drowned

10 June 1190

River where Frederick Barbarossa drowned

Saleph River

Fraction of German force reaching Acre after Frederick died

A third

Army colours: English vs French (Third Crusade)

English white, French red

Richard I's special crusading tax name

Saladin's Tithe

Ruler of Cyprus conquered by Richard I

Isaac Komnenos

Date Acre fell to crusaders

12 July 1191

Date of Battle of Arsuf

7 September 1191

Three reasons Richard didn't attack Jerusalem

1. Insufficient manpower 2) Vulnerable supplies 3) Lack of water