The 3rd Crusade

WHEN?
1189-1192 AD

WHAT WAS THE GOAL?
To reconquer the holy land (Jerusalem) from Saladin

WHERE?
Europe to Jerusalem

THE POLITICAL AND MILITARY LEADERS
Saladin who was both political and military leader, led Islamic forces and King Richard was the military leader for European forces

MAJOR BATTLES

• Battle of iconium - may 18 1190. Result: Capital city fell to the sultana of rum
• Battle of Jaffa - result: a truce was found and a sizable piece of land.

DID THE CRUSADE ACHIEVE ITS GOALS?
The third crusade was successful but it failed in its main goal.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Third Crusade was from 1189–1192. It is also known as The Kings' Crusade (this is often many people's favorite crusade). It was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin. The campaign was successful by capturing the important cities of Acre and Jaffa and they reversed most of Saladin's conquests, but it did not capture Jerusalem.

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