Siege of Acre, 1189 - 1191 ⚔️ Third Crusade (Part 1) ⚔️ Lionheart vs Saladin

📢 Narrated by David McCallion

📝 Written by Jonathan Woody

🎼 Music:
Filmstro

🖼 Maps & Graphics
HistoryMarche
Inkarnate
Midjourney

📚 Sources:

#crusades #history #documentary

[HistoryMarche]

PLEASE NOTE: There is a typo error at 31:36 - Philip was not 8 years older than Richard, but ruled 8 years longer than him. Blame Jonathan 😂!

[dougmartin]

The numbers of battles that were all but over until the looting of the camp started has to be staggering. you can see this so many times when you look at the battles throughout different time periods and parts of the world.

[loveinthespace]

It's impressive how Saladin could hold and fight against all of Europe at one time. He is a legend

[HannibalBarca]

Man it’s been some time since history March video and let’s go that we start with a classic medieval battle.

[nomad]

This video is a masterpiece.. the narration and the animations was spot on.. keep up the good work

[HistoryoftheUmmah]

Although the Crusaders took Acre, the Third Crusade was ultimately a failure as the objective was to take Jerusalem. One of Saladin's greatest mistakes was releasing King Guy. The man literally broke his promise instantly.

[christopherg]

"Snatched defeat from the jaws of victory counter":
1 - looted camp
2 - rejected surrender (before reinforcements)
3 - rejected surrender again (Siege Towers)
4 - looted camp. Again.

[HistoryfortheAges]

I tell this story every semester to my students! One of the most dramatic events during the 3rd crusade. Still not as crazy as the 4th when they just sacked Constantinople!

[xjuliussx]

Great first video part of Richard vs Saladin, the struggle of 2 giants! You cannot ask for more from this video quality and narration!

[rangerstedfast]

What an incredible story! All the back-and-forth, pouring reinforcements and resources into the siege, HistoryMarche makes you feel almost like you were there. Perhaps it also helps that I saw Kingdom of Heaven, and can imagine what all this must've looked like.

[walabalawalaaussie]

Salah Ad din was really smart. Even though errors at start he knew the tactics to destroy the crusaders.

[danielsantiagourtado]

Yeees! A series showcasing one of the greatest rivarlies in history (Richard and saladin)!

Thanks for this man! Love your channel so much!😊😊

[amirmoezz]

This just gave me a whole new definition to:
-never give up.
-opportunity knocks on the door only once.
Also, release part 2, please and thank you.

[kking]

The fact Saladin almost fought all those crusaders alone man he had some good tactics even tho he lost many times but still under his rule he was the power.

[Tuck]

I've been replaying Stronghold Crusader, my childhood game, and Saladin was always my favourite. Glad to listen to these historical battles with him.

[dimitrislarisis]

This is the best history channel with the best narrator

[georgizagorchev]

I'm blown away how you manage to describe so well with so many details battle strategies that took place hundreds of years ago.

[jonathanwoody]

It was a pleasure as always to write this script for you! I had fun writing it! 😄

[magnushorus]

These are some of the best videos on youtube, thank you for making these and sharing them! Literally better than ALL of the high budget crap being spewed out by the major studios today, I look forward to these more than any show streamed or on tv

[peterdamian]

just rewatched Kingdom of Heaven for Saturday Night and woke up with this !!!! Great work as always!!!