Conquest and Fall of Constantinople - Part 10 - Third Crusade: Arsuf to Jaffa

Richard arrives in the Holy Land at Acre. The great contest between him and Saladin begins. The Siege of Acre is just the first round and Jerusalem is the grand prize.
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[@FlashPointHx]

Well, with this video we bring the Third Crusade to a close, the Fourth Crusade is next! Please share on social media and with any crusade fans / groups out there. As always appreciate the comments and for spreading word about the podcast! Until the next video peeps, I hope you enjoy!!

[@hassantahir209]

So, is it going to be Sultan Baybars in part 11?

[@cdcastro7986]

@Human Rights the irony

[@t16205]

@Human Rights Thats funny! But you shouldnt joke about oppressed peoples lives. They are people too

[@mohamedbayoumy832]

It was a sad story of King and Sultan who fought each other for their own cause with dignity and honor, they are both exhausted and got tired, and the legacy remained that the time of great kings is over, and what we live in now is the time of coward presidents.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@mohamedbayoumy832 We still live in a time when men and women can make a difference. Weak and Cowardly was also a part of history as well. We just give credit to greatness as we can see things in retrospect.

[@illya332]

1st Crusade: Fantastic first instalment with lots of world building 2nd Crusade: Lacklustre sequel 3rd Crusade: Redeeming character focussed story and an open ending 4th Crusade: A cash grab exploiting people’s good feelings towards the 3rd.

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - so true! No wonder people are engrossed in this time

[@sebresludolf9611]

*The third crusade gave the world many heroes and legends that even their enemies admire.*

[@FlashPointHx]

Your qualities will be known among your enemies before you shall ever meet them my friend

[@sebresludolf9611]

@@FlashPointHx well said sir.

[@1992zorro]

I had a good feeling about this episode from the little preview you shared and wow was it even better than expected. This is with the reconquista episodes at the highest heights of mount Olympus of quality. The Art, the narration, the music, every was well done.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks - really happy that you liked it - and the preview for that matter!

[@kaznika6584]

Dang I had no idea Richard was such a good combatant.

[@FlashPointHx]

He loved it! Ever see that Robert Duvall Character in Apocalypse Now? The "I love the smell of Napalm in the morning" guy? That was Richard

[@coreycarroz172]

Probably why it took a man so epic as Sean Connery to play him

[@Toto-95]

good combatant, not very good king

[@Starbat88]

Chivalry during a battle towards one's enemy is an alien concept these days. That's amazing.

[@FlashPointHx]

Read about the 1943 Dogfight between the American P47 and the German FW 190

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This series is insanely good

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this series of podcasts should be required viewing in schools

[@FlashPointHx]

hahah - I do get people telling me I've helped them with their school work

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@@FlashPointHx and rightly deservedmy grandson is hooled

[@siegfriedeisenkraut5285]

6:20 "The book Warriors of God brings us beautifully into perspective. Quote: ... Elill illyaa lilyaa.. " That's a good quote

[@patmagroin2319]

Amazing piece👌 but the chivalry between these two truly great generals especially Saladin almost makes me tear up

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks Pat, I agree - they knew that the other was a worthy opponent. Reminds of the dogfight in 1943 between the American P-47 Thunderbolt and the German FW 190.

[@Darth_Enigma]

First Crusade - Success Second Crusade - Failure Third Crusade - Draw Fourth Crusade - The epitome of the phrase, "getting sidetracked"

[@FlashPointHx]

sidetracked is one thing - bringing down your own side in the process is another.

[@lastword8783]

Fourth Crusade: Colossal failure due to greed

[@DUDU1199]

a monumantal clash of two great leaders, the third crusade is a legendary story

[@FlashPointHx]

Agreed. It was like historical destiny

[@muhammadawais6413]

Splendid Video man! Your video and narration are out of this world. The way u concluded Third Crusade is epic. Its like an essay that has gone detract but become more interesting

[@FlashPointHx]

so happy that you liked my content ! This crusade is truly epic!

[@EjderAdventures]

I love this series. The style and story telling is amazing. Have been watching it from the beginning. Cant wait for the next one. Thank you and greetings from Ireland.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much! I've always wanted to get to Ireland !

[@Toto-95]

10 000 views with that quality, that's rioting injustice stuff right there

[@kingmaverick3140]

Richard fighting on foot among his soldiers ( and the way you say it ) Glorious ❤️

[@FlashPointHx]

He was a man of action and would rather be dead than miss out on a fight

[@redouanekoceilaighouba8451]

Time to bring the popcorn 🍿🔥🔥⚔️⚔️

[@FlashPointHx]

hahah - nice!

[@misterangel8486]

How you keep managing to put so much intensity in your videos is a mystery to me but never stop doing that please🙏😎👍 I remember how you were thinking, 3rd crusade, footnote or separate video.😆 Well....🤣 Here we are😎👏👏👏 It was a magnificent journey.🍻

[@FlashPointHx]

hahah - I'm kind of glad as well that we all decided to go this route - happy that you liked it!

[@KHK001]

Amazing work as always!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bear499]

Man after all this time I'm finally all caught up. I fell way behind the release schedule of this channel and I though I would never catch up, but I'm finally back after all this time. I felt a little overwhelmed with the amount of videos i had to watch in order to catch up and their lengths, but I missed this channel so much I just had to power through and get it done. I'm so glad you're still doing an awesome job and that the quality of your content has only gotten better with every video you release. Keep up the good work.

[@FlashPointHx]

Always remember your avatar - always good to see your comments. Happy that you managed to get caught up

[@taylorjensen2787]

Yo those stories were so dope. Dude got his head and upper half of his body chopped off.. and that Saladin gave him a few horses, since game recognize game... Edit: and both of them ended their life like spiritual warriors. How fitting

[@FlashPointHx]

You totally nailed it with this comment - had to post on my twitter feed. Stay awesome dude!

[@joejones3885]

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[@FlashPointHx]

You are very welcome

[@mattclements1348]

I didn't know he pardon the guy who shot him, he is epic for that, shows his place as a ruler was just

[@FlashPointHx]

well he was also brutal when he needed to be.

[@parisfrance6483]

Love this channel 🥇😄

[@FlashPointHx]

Appreciate that!

[@parisfrance6483]

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[@calafiori]

Awesome as usual. Thanks for your work.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks~!

[@Daughterofminerva]

The artistic quality of your videos has skyrocketed with the introduction of the new software for maps and the partnership with the 2 artists. And the drawings of the new Portuguese artist look good in the context of the video . 👍I think he has passed the test 😊.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much ! Yeah really liked his work and he is very professional to work with. I've already hired him for a commission on the next part

[@GodmyX]

I finally learnt what Richard the Lionheart was like!

[@FlashPointHx]

A beast, no?

[@GodmyX]

@@FlashPointHx Indeed! :)

[@ITPE94]

Look who snuck in another episode right away. Nice!

[@FlashPointHx]

Yes sir! Will I be airing on all the screens again?

[@ITPE94]

@@FlashPointHx Hahaha. You have a good memory. Management is in charge of the media in the IT Clean Room and Network Center now. We had a little HR issue over politics. Most of the time it’s the BBC, MSNBC, or a news station out of Chennai. I did play episode 9 on all the monitors. People liked it. My wife calls you “The Voice.” This episode was really good.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@ITPE94 Ha! Awesome - I'm "the Voice" - Again, don't get into trouble on my account.

[@luissilva1460]

the chad of the chaddest history youtubers, amazing, again another perfect video.

[@FlashPointHx]

hahah - thank you so much Luis!

[@melvinawisus5914]

Excellent, excellent production! Looking forward to the continuation of this series. Thank you!

[@FlashPointHx]

Well Melvin, definitely more to come - happy that you liked this one

[@markhollins9201]

Very well done, now I have to read the book.

[@FlashPointHx]

Which one?

[@markhollins9201]

@@FlashPointHx The series 1-10 all.

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[@FlashPointHx]

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[@FlashPointHx]

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This is amazing! Great work

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks so much Glenn! Appreciate it

[@Steven-dt5nu]

Nicely done! Easy to passover these events to ex. Fourth Crusade.

[@FlashPointHx]

Indeed! Really wanted to do a deeper dive in this

[@jackburton4790]

You use the language of the past, not the scientific language of today. It really builds up the aesthetic of the show

[@mikehipps1015]

Fantastic as always! Thank you for what you do.

[@FlashPointHx]

You are so welcome. Happy that you liked it

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[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you - gonna get started on the next one in just a bit

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[@tylermavencamp990]

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[@caesarsun82]

Good call from Richard, Jerusalem was a lost cause, like Flanders/Holland to imperial Spain, a pit to men and money...

[@jackburton4790]

These are stunning videos

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey Jack - thank you so much !

[@jackburton4790]

@@FlashPointHx no problem mate, it’s true!

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[@FlashPointHx]

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[@FlashPointHx]

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[@FlashPointHx]

Opps! Let me fix that - I was trying to get my little one dressed while uploading =)

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@@FlashPointHx ah I see no worries. Interesting how these two similarly faced a bittersweet ending.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@RodolfoGaming Reminds me to Scipio and Hannibal in a way

[@RodolfoGaming]

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[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks!

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[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! Gonna go directly into the 4th crusade and back to the narrative of the Eastern Roman Empire in one of its darkest days

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[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks!

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[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you. History courses in college were ok for me - traveling was the true teacher

[@doylekitchen9795]

I have a disagreement with you about the Third Crusade being a draw. The Crusade won back cities from Acre to Jaffa, including some Castles and towns on the Jerusalem road from Jaffa. It also strengthened Tripoli which was about to fall. It did not regain Jerusalem, but it did regain a Christian State in the Levant. A shadow of its former self, but one that was defendable, rich and grew over time. That was Richard's goal once he realized that Jerusalem could be conquered but not kept. I really like your videos. The humor mixed in with the history makes your videos very easy to watch one after another. The Reconquista videos are great!!! Isabella. Isabella. Isabella!!

[@kaushiksheshnagraj7176]

I get much knowledge than school from your videos. The content of your video is fantastic. I admire your deep research and hard work You are extremely worthy for admiration. It is an unforgettable memory for me. Thanks for the amazing knowledge. But can you please make a video on skanderbeg.

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - thank you my friend!

[@abdojabboulieh6605]

King Richard is Amazing ❤️

[@FlashPointHx]

Loved all your comments Abdo - and saw your comment on my Facebook page. Thank you so much - sounds like you really liked the series ! Appreciate it!

[@abdojabboulieh6605]

@@FlashPointHx I'm binge watching everything , and so excited for your next project , I hope Japanese history is in your future plans

[@FlashPointHx]

@@abdojabboulieh6605 I love Japanese history - but to be honest - the Mughal are up next for me. I'm Indian my self and that story needs to be told

[@user-kh5dl8dl3i]

Great staff! Thank you. Should not you tell about all the battles of The 1 Crusade in details? It would be magnifesently splendid !

[@FlashPointHx]

I've got a series on the first crusade already =)

[@user-kh5dl8dl3i]

@@FlashPointHx i have seen it , thank you, but it has been rather tantalizing glimpse not detailed narrative with all the particulars, in relation to every single battle, like Field of Blood, for example

[@GHST995]

Magna!

[@FlashPointHx]

=)

[@HalalHistory]

I felt deeply saddened when you talked about Saladin and Richard’s deaths

[@FlashPointHx]

Did the music set the tone ?

[@HalalHistory]

@@FlashPointHx sorry for the late response, but yes the music definitely set the tone

[@mattclements1348]

You are a gentleman and a scholar. Ur voice was born for this

[@FlashPointHx]

Appreciate that - comments like this keep me going !

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Deus volt 🤘🏻

[@FlashPointHx]

hahah Yup

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Here we go👏👏😃

[@FlashPointHx]

Yup! Let me know what you think

[@jollyroger58]

@@FlashPointHx beautiful narration. The battle at Jaffa sounds insane

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les gooooooo

[@13141Scott]

I drop everything for these. Even the kid (don't tell the wife)

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha mums the word

[@weilandiv8310]

I was kind of sad for Isaac on Cyprus. What did he ever do to us!

[@FlashPointHx]

What have the Romans EVER done for us?

[@celdur4635]

I like how you are describing the crusade in detail, but its seems strange that you didn't cover the Roman battles and leaders to the same degree given that you are taking about the fall of Constantinople

[@FlashPointHx]

this is a part of a much bigger series - the roman battles are covered

[@celdur4635]

@@FlashPointHx Yes but to a much lesser degree, i think i'm seeing all of your videos and there is no detailed breakdown of Basil's II's reign or the Commenoi emperors. I just found it curious because you've covered Richard's campaign to the detail.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@celdur4635 haha- Pablo hit up my YT hoe page - go to playlists - the videos are all there. I cover Basil II and even have a video dedicated to the Komenian Restoration

[@celdur4635]

@@FlashPointHx Yes, if you are taking about the "fall of constantinope" series then i know what you are talking about. If you are referring to other videos, then i don't know how i could've missed them. I'll give you an example of what i mean, for the battle of Myriokephalon you just mention the battle but don't go into detail. That's what i mean. If its intended than obviously that's fine, i already feel privileged to be able to watch high quality content for free on youtube! I just found it curious, that's all. Its not like i don't enjoy Richard's videos, ofc i do, and you are one of the few who paint him in an "alright" light, instead as some asshole conqueror.

[@kingmaverick3140]

The Ist crusade was a victory for Christians! The 2nd crusade was a victory for Muslims! But your each video is a victory for all irrespective of their faiths ❤️

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you for this comment - I pride myself on staying as non-biased as possible. This statement shows I'm succeeding towards that goal.

[@kingmaverick3140]

@@FlashPointHx Rome wasn’t build in a single day... Keep progressing ❤️

[@mlb5525]

In hind sight Richard could have stayed in the Holy Land and been king. Most likely he would have retaken Jerusalem after Saladin’s death and the world would be different, at least a little, today. No Robin Hood story to start with.😉

[@FlashPointHx]

King of Acre just doesn't have that same ring as the King of Jerusalem. Perhaps if he could have convinced his men to take Egypt. . .

[@henkstersmacro-world]

👍👍👍

[@Ibnmajed]

Thanks for these videos, excellent job as usual, but I have one remark I noticed you use the narrative of one or two historians, usually of western side , to be equal and just I may suggest to use some sources of the other side, of course we know historians are always biased to their roots so by this balance you can see the true narrative, and thanks again for the spectacular effort.

[@FlashPointHx]

I wish I could - I don't have access to resources like that - plus, I can't read arabic

[@Ibnmajed]

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[@devil00923]

Yessssssss ❤❤❤

[@FlashPointHx]

Enjoy!

[@devil00923]

Appreciate all the effort and love put into these, awesome work as always

[@FlashPointHx]

@@devil00923 Anytime

[@A1l7e1x7]

Woke up to hearing Richard had pretty much turned into a Lion... Epic.

[@owenmichaels8220]

I love your work but the series seems a bit disconnected. If you want to make a series about the crusades then maybe it'd work better as a separate series that one about the ERE.

[@FlashPointHx]

I put this up to poll a few months ago - I could briefly mention the crusades or do a deeper dive as it’s a good Segway to the 4th crusade. The audience wanted the deep dive. :)

[@SahnouneKhaled]

saladin know somthing aboout scorched tactics

[@FlashPointHx]

He knew that it was his only option

[@dragnflei]

I’ve read that, after Richard’s death, the man who’d shot him was executed. Is there any truth to that?

[@FlashPointHx]

Richard pardoned the man (it was boy) who shot him - but after his death, Richards men took justice into their own hands and killed him.

[@dragnflei]

@@FlashPointHx Gotcha. Great work on this, btw. I’ve just found your channel and I’m binge watching.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@dragnflei nice dragon - enjoy the binge :)

[@JOHNTOPG]

Where the fuck is Richard the lionhearts movies??? This guy doesn't get talked about enough

[@FlashPointHx]

Right?

[@rockstar450]

3 down, Next up: “Partitio terrarum imperii Romaniae”

[@FlashPointHx]

Sad day for the empire - I'm surprised it was able to last for another 2 and a half centuries

[@rockstar450]

​@@FlashPointHxIt's interesting how we consider the "Roman Empire fell finally in 1453" because it really would never be an empire after 1204, but you can't deny the legitimacy of those who styled themselves emperor as true Romans. Facinating how power and legitamcy are in the eye of the beholder. Still, the continued life is a testament to New Rome and the great walls that served it for so long. Great video btw.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@rockstar450 You bring up a great point - after the fall in 1204 was it really an empire? What credence did the empire of Nicaea truly have.? Where they more justified as being the successors of Rome than those that would conquer the city afterwards?

[@abutalhasiddique6287]

18 minutes were like 2 minutes?

[@FlashPointHx]

Thats the mark of a good video =)

[@parisfrance6483]

First

[@FlashPointHx]

hahah - still not sure why people like to be 'first' so much

[@parisfrance6483]

@@FlashPointHx lol I just really like this channel 😄💯

[@alessandropoma6049]

So few subscribers...

[@FlashPointHx]

They will come . . .=)

[@alessandropoma6049]

@@FlashPointHx I hope so :)

[@amrshatlaa9617]

ah the 4th crusade , the Muslim favorite crusade 😂

[@theodorsebastian4272]

Both of them got what they deserve really,Richard rebelled against his father and Saladin was rebelling against his own master.

[@phallacito]

Your content is so good. It’s a pity and shameful to have it so interrupted with obvious advert bullshit. I can’t even listen anymore . Just wanted a voice to speak truth.

[@skyhappy]

use adblock and support on patreon

[@FlashPointHx]

Let me adjust that - forget to cut out some of the mid roll ads

[@shlomoweinstein2775]

All of which has nothing to do with the conquest of Constantinople. Meaning that the title of the whole series is misleading. Such is marketing. Oh, well.

[@FlashPointHx]

its part of a bigger narrative - my audience wanted a deep dive into the 3rd crusade before we hit up the fourth - they got it.

[@pavelavietor1]

Hello stop the lies THE LATINS ARE FROM MÉXICO you can prove me erroneous if you can, saludos pavelavietor1 visigoth1 iberian1

[@aerosolscience8472]

Your work is commendable. But I would like you to listen to one thought of wisdom: first is that these people or crusaders or anyone are evidently human. They have done terrible crimes and massacres themselves. To keep a little bit of dignity and respect to the dead from any side is paramount. There is an old saying : Don’t say 100 Muslims or Christians are dead, say 200 human beings have died. I tell you this because you seem to quite young. And we do the same mistakes by elevating them too much. Your words take too much pride in these. Continue making such cool videos. 😀

[@FlashPointHx]

I understand - but I use this to mention and identify casualties for the people in conflict.