The Siege of Acre and the Battle of Arsuf, 1189–91 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Year Saladin captured Jerusalem
Year Saladin captured Jerusalem
1187
3 problems Saladin faced after 1187
3 problems Saladin faced after 1187
Loss of troops, funding difficulties, Frankish resistance
Saladin's daily military expenditure at Acre
Saladin's daily military expenditure at Acre
20,000 dinars
When King Guy began siege of Acre
When King Guy began siege of Acre
August 1189
Date Acre fell to crusaders
Date Acre fell to crusaders
12 July 1191
European monarchs who supported Guy at Acre
European monarchs who supported Guy at Acre
Richard I of England and Philip II of France
Outcome of Battle of Arsuf (1191)
Outcome of Battle of Arsuf (1191)
Frankish victory; Saladin's army retreated
Main reason for Frankish victory at Arsuf
Main reason for Frankish victory at Arsuf
Richard I's superior leadership and tactical command
Fortifications Saladin destroyed to protect Jerusalem
Fortifications Saladin destroyed to protect Jerusalem
Ascalon and Ramla
Saladin's strategy change for Jerusalem 1192
Saladin's strategy change for Jerusalem 1192
Focused solely on city's defence, not divided efforts