7 sett 1191 anni - Battle of Arsuf

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The Battle of Arsuf, a pivotal engagement during the Third Crusade, occurred on September 7, 1191. Led by Richard I of England, the Crusaders faced Saladin's larger Ayyubid army near the city of Arsuf, now modern-day Israel. Despite Saladin's tactical harassment, the disciplined Crusader forces maintained their formation. As they moved from Acre towards Jaffa, the Crusaders endured repeated Ayyubid assaults aimed at breaking their ranks. However, a decisive charge by the Knights Hospitaller, supported by Richard's command, eventually shattered the Ayyubid lines, leading to a significant Crusader victory. This win solidified Crusader control over the central Palestinian coast and was crucial for their subsequent operations, including the march towards Jerusalem.

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