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Period: Jul 1, 1187 to Jan 1, 1195
The 3rd Crusade
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Oct 2, 1187
The taking of Jerusalem
Saladin leads his army into Jerusalem. He takes over the holy city and the news of the fallen city spread over the next few years. -
Mar 3, 1188
The Organization
Richard the Lion-Hearted hears of the fallen city. He organizes an army and plan of attack. -
Dec 6, 1188
Gaining Power
Saladin continues to capture many cities. On this date, specifically, he gains the fortress of Safed. -
Jan 21, 1189
The Start
http://www.galenet.com The 3rd Crusade officially begins. Richard the Lion-Hearted, Philip II, and Fredrick I set out to recapture Jerusalem. Which had fallen to the Kurdish warrior "Saladin." -
Apr 5, 1189
Defence
About 50 war ship arm themselves to defend the city of Tyre. Other defences are put in place as the Crusade is underway. -
May 11, 1189
The First Moves
Fredrick I sets off on the 3rd Crusade and makes his way through the Byzantine empire but has to move fast and quick as a result of the Emperor signing a treaty with Saladin aginst all of the Crusaders. -
Jul 29, 1189
Keep on Rollin'
Saladin is gaining more power and land. Many small villages, towns, and citys are surrendering. -
Mar 16, 1190
The Jews
Many Jews are slaughtered at the hands of the crusaders. Mass suicide occurs throughout York rather than convert to the other religons forced apon them. -
Apr 20, 1190
Come join the party
Philip II "Augustus" joins in the Third Crusade. -
Jun 10, 1190
Its a sad day
Frederick Barbarossa saddly drowns and dies. Many experts say that had he lived the entire 3rd crusade would have turned out differantly and Saladin wouldn't have become such a powerful hero. -
Dec 25, 1190
Crusaders, mount up!
Richard and all of the men he lead get ready for the taking of Acre -
Jul 2, 1191
The Taking of Acre
Dispite Saladins attempt at defeating the 50,000 english/french troops outside of the Acre walls, Acre is taken over and Saladin's men are killed and flushed out of Acre. -
Sep 7, 1191
Battle of Arsuf
http://midle-ages.org Saladin tries to ambush Richard and his men in a small town, Arsuf, but Richard and his men defeate the Muslum forces. -
Jun 5, 1192
Turned Back
Richard leads his men and the crusaders to take over Jeruselum but is turned back due to the lack of food and water on thier campain. This is because of Saladins tactics to deny them any food. -
Sep 2, 1192
The End
After a few years of fighting, many battles, deaths, and without a clear victor; Richard and Saladin come to a truce. This states that the Muslim ruler Saladin remains the ruler however unarmed christians are allowed in to the city. -
Dec 9, 1192
Taken
On his voyage back home Richard the Lion-Hearted is taken hostige by Leopold of Austria. He wont be freed and return to England for four more years. -
Mar 3, 1193
Aftermath
Saladin dies and his sons begin to fight over who will take control of the Empire. However, christins are still allowed to visit.
