The Third Crusade 1191: Richard the Lionheart, Saladin and the struggle for Jerusalem (Campaign)

The clash between King Richard I ‘The LionheartвЂTM 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. RichardвЂTMs inability to recapture Jerusalem was disappointing, but it proved to the crusaders that Saladin was not invincible. This book describes the struggle that has evolved into a mythic campaign for the Holy City of Jerusalem, providing an in-depth look at the battle, the personalities involved and the tactics employed by each army. 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 To Recapture Jerusalem Was Disappointing, But It Proved To The Crusaders That Saladin Was Not Invincible. This Book Describes The Struggle That Has Evolved Into A Mythic Campaign For The Holy City Of Jerusalem, Providing An In-depth Look At The Battle, The Personalities Involved And The Tactics Employed By Each Army. 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. David Nicolle ; Illustrated By Christa Hook. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 93-94) And Index. Annotation The clash between King Richard I 'The Lionheart' of England and Saladin has become legendary, and the strategy and tactics of a resolute, heavily armed Anglo-Saxon army versus their more lightly armed opponents have continued to fascinate military enthusiasts down the ages. The religious and geopolitical significance of the third crusade are immense and are still being played out to this day. Here was a Crusader army marching towards the greatest goal in Christendom, the Kingdom of Jerusalem, harried by a Muslim force that was equally determined to stop it. Although the battle was eventually won by the Crusaders, the prize itself remained elusive 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 to recapture Jerusalem was disappointing, but it proved to the crusaders that Saladin was not invincible. This book describes the struggle of the Crusades (1095-1291)that has evolved into a mythic campaign for the Holy City of Jerusalem, providing an in-depth look at the battle, the personalities involved and the tactics employed by each army.