jul 4, 1187 - Smoke = some knights & infantry surrender. Arrows = panicking infantry lost formation. Raymond launched charge at Taqi al-Din. Let through: Raymond, Balian of Ibelin & small group of knights escaped. Reduced Latins’ morale. Franks charged in desperation - Guy beat path to higher ground on Horns of Hattin. Rallied troops to True Cross, pitched tent, prepared knights for charge at Saladin. Twice came close to Saladin, but tent fell. Remaining knights captured w/ True Cross. 1000s killed
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