may 1, 1187 - Muslims cross the Jordan river
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A large reconnaissance force of Muslims cross the Jordan river with the intent of provoking the Christians into attacking and thus allowing a larger war to commence.The incursion is designed to last just a single day and, near the end, several dozens Templars and Hospitallers charged the much larger Muslim force. Nearly all of the Christians died.
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Date:
may 1, 1187
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~ 838 years ago