jan 1, 1189 - Noting that Saladin was not going to attack and was in a state of preparation, Guy of Lusignan took the initiative and attacked the city of Acre. He was outnumbered, but within days 12,000 Crusaders arrived to assist him in the seige and the Third Crusade had begun
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jan 1, 1189
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~ 837 years ago