Saladin: life of the week
History Extra podcast
The Siege of Acre: Shift in Favor
Exploring the strategic moves and challenges faced during the Siege of Acre in the Third Crusade, highlighting Saladin's unexpected position and the arrival of Western European crusaders. Richard the Lionheart's leadership breaks the siege, but his choice not to take Jerusalem leaves his army questioning their mission.
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