Saladin vs. Richard: The Battle of Arsuf - Third Crusade

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

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[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Richard the Lionheart’s greatness never ceases to amaze me. He is truly one of history’s great men.

[@Imeshgabriel]

Indeed

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@Ali-vl1sc]

@Halo-Halo Ni Pedro Penduko he died few years after and he achieved the objective which was for Christian pilgrims to have safe passage to jersaulems

[@pantagruel1066]

Agreed. One of the best.

[@rreason9611]

A man that leads his troops from the front instead of behind. A long abandoned concept of leadership in many facets of life not just war. Richard you were one of the few. God bless and rest you...

[@MixedRaceAndProud1690]

Well said my friend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@alanmorris1831]

Correct. Now it's 'Follow me lads, I'm right behind you'....

[@abhisheksikdar2329]

Even though english monarchy had a bad history with india, i wouldn't mind dying by lion heart A true king who leads from front unlike todays royals

[@MixedRaceAndProud1690]

@@abhisheksikdar2329 - 👍👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@istoppedcaring6209]

true, but it was also a potentially detrimental move, one that could easily end in disaster and the army breaking if the commander was caught or killed

[@razz0rric106]

The medieval knights charge was something to behold

[@sanjaysharma-jf8fv]

Charge of the Light Brigade

[@razz0rric106]

@@sanjaysharma-jf8fv I think you'll find the 'Heavy brigade' which followed up from the light as the light got massacred. I'd say more King Sobieski in the Siege of Vienna

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

It was but Richard was special.

[@razz0rric106]

@@vCLOWNSHOESv he was

[@edwinrajesh3735]

Laughs in Agincourt

[@nikoh6703]

Imagine charging n being beside your king and men and knowing you will fight to the death n protect your beliefs and king. Richard was truly a lion heart. Now he's someone to look upto. He ur truly a man of God and a true king. RIP

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

It's an incredible moment in history. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@wesbrit630]

Amen.

[@rboddington]

07:18, "King Richard personally took part in the fighting..." Just part of what made Richard I England's greatest king!

[@RealD8]

Better than Henry the 8th? 🤣 kidding

[@takaharatanaka8818]

Yes, equal to Henry V

[@rboddington]

@@nath9091 Greatest Briton ever.

[@atheistsgranddaddy5653]

Lol, if a king dont have the balls to fight in the frontline he should not even be respected as a king or as a man

[@ДжекИтальянец]

@@MalleusIudaeorum lol

[@garrettenglish3756]

That amount of discipline was incredible. Wait for the Saracens to get cocky then attack!

[@jeffreyraia5804]

Jaw dropping account of such a great battle! Thank you for this beautiful contribution!

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yuribrito1504]

Saladin was an incredible warrior and an excellent strategist! It is not for nothing that he won the epithet "sword of Allah", as well as Khalid ibn al-Walid. However, he is far from being an undefeated warrior. Saladin was defeated several times by Christian forces, ESPECIALLY during the Third Crusade! Had it not been for his victory at Hattin (1187), Saladin's military reputation would be severely dented! I can highlight five huge battles where Saladin's forces were defeated and overrun by Christian forces: • 1) The Battle of Montgisard (1177), which was, in my historical analysis, the worst defeat/humiliation that Saladin suffered throughout his military career; • 2) The Battle of Belvoir Castle (1182), when Saladin was ALSO defeated by Baldwin IV; • 3) The Battle of Acre (1191), when Richard seized Galilee; • 4) The Battle of Arsuf (1191), as the video already mentioned; • 5) The Battle of Jaffa (1192), when Saladin was ALSO defeated by Richard's forces. The Third Crusade, therefore, was NOT a total failure for the Christian cause. Yes, Jerusalem was not conquered. However, the ENTIRE levantine coast was conquered by Christian forces after the Third Crusade (stretching from Tyre to Jaffa). The conquest of Acre, for example, was extremely catastrophic for Saladin. Acre not only became a vital Christian port in the Holy Land, but it also became a powerful Christian stronghold until 1291!

[@JMJ-rb2ze]

Experienced and Blessed Army was Crusaders Army☦️

[@tomthomascbse5118]

@@FreePalestine07462 we clapped Saladin too bud

[@iringyellow4327]

Unfortunately on 14th century the great Eastern Roman Empire was conquered by ottoman turk

[@abhishekchatterjee6162]

So well explained 👍👍

[@fazrul78]

that is not easy for unite arab event you are arab leader and saladin is not arab..saladin unite arab for conquer jerusalem and broken again when fight with Richard..

[@Coel15]

This is such an amazing channel, very professional and educational, as well as entertaining. Really an inspiration to anyone with a passion for history. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks for the excellent comment!

[@tonymaurice4157]

@@RealCrusadesHistory Robin Hood was an archer in King Richard's army

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

This is a true leader...he leads the fight and is in the frontlines of battles, not sitting safe in a couch ordering, ordering and ordering..

[@TrollinFromFlask]

The visuals add so much to the story! Amazing

[@mattpool2112]

Thank you for making videos for me to watch while playing Chivalry 2

[@PROEVOLUTION1]

He's playing total war attila

[@justinianthegreat1444]

Two legends

[@Tea.K-Sicko]

If only I had this two days ago for my history project

[@xenofunk1]

Good video. I like how you use sources from both the Crusaders and the Muslim forces. Gives a balanced view.

[@chuch541]

This was a time when they had great respect for each other...

[@StetzMusic]

Speaking of history..I dig how far along you’ve came with these videos over the years, incredible 💎

[@StetzMusic]

@Ismail Somali Go watch something else then my guy….maybe the History Channel is more suited for you 😂🫠

[@alvarocruz816]

Thank you learn more of the subject than I ever did at school...

[@chuch541]

Richard, and Saladin are two of the greatest warrior kings of all time. Very proud to be related to the Plantagenets and angevin houses.

[@chuch541]

Also, great work OP. Keep it up

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Well said!

[@Aliksander54]

Video quality just keeps improving. You are doing great work man. Can't wait for the series you are making to start.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Thanks a ton!

[@andyreginald6272]

❤️

[@timgeary1084]

Just read this, was really exciting. He was like the winning quarterback of his day. Saladin knew it. Two great generals.

[@ruramaimoto7474]

What is the name of the song or beat from 3:41 onwards?

[@ruramaimoto7474]

@RealCrusadesHistory name of song 3:41 please?

[@residentcarolean3750]

Hey! You're probably very busy working on the trailer, just wondering why no livestream this week?

[@andreteixeira5635]

What is the name of the videogame used in this images, please?

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Attila Total War using the Medieval Kingdoms mod.

[@VideoSaySo]

I can't go into an arena or concert venue, especially outdoors, without finding out the capacity and making the observation that so-and-so's army was that big....lol! Edit: RIchard's army would fit inside Oak Mountain Amphitheatre (B'ham AL) where I saw Faith No More. Saladin's army would fit inside of the Broward County Stadium in Miami, FL where I saw Nine Inch Nails. Bonus bit of trivia, Rush and Tool always play at venues that are about the same capacity as Alexander's army on his Balkan Campaign - Between 20,000-30,000, give or take a few =))

[@razzaus1570]

Nice thats a good way to visualize army size.

[@decanusseverus8773]

I feel we’re the same person but you actually do cool stuff like go to concerts

[@VideoSaySo]

@@decanusseverus8773 Not anymore! Lol! I saw Tool and Primus together about five years ago and that was the last show, probably for the rest of my life...I did get to see Rush on their farewell tour as well...

[@richhartnell6233]

Every time I go to a concert I do the same thing lmao

[@richhartnell6233]

Saladin and Richards respectful rivalry always reminds me of Takeda shingen and Ueshugi kenshin

[@yuribrito1504]

Saladin was an incredible warrior and an excellent strategist. It is not for nothing that he won the epithet "sword of Allah", as well as Khalid ibn Al-Walid. However, he is far from being an undefeated warrior. Saladin was defeated several times by Christian forces, ESPECIALLY during the Third Crusade. Had it not been for his victory at Hattin (1187), Saladin's military reputation would be severely dented. I can highlight five huge battles where Saladin's forces were defeated and overrun by Christian forces: • 1) The Battle of Montgisard (1177), which was, in MY historical analysis, the worst defeat/humiliation that Saladin suffered throughout his military career; • 2) The Battle of Belvoir Castle (1182), when Saladin was ALSO defeated by Baldwin IV; • 3) The Battle of Acre (1191), when Richard seized Galilee; • 4) The Battle of Arsuf (1191), as the video already mentioned; • 5) The Battle of Jaffa (1192), when Saladin was ALSO defeated by Richard's forces. The Third Crusade, therefore, was NOT a total failure for the Christian cause! After the Third Crusade, the Christian control throughout the coastal area of the Holy Land was significantly strengthened. Yes, Jerusalem was not conquered. Nevertheless, the Christian territorial gains were simply HUGE during the Third Crusade, which included the ENTIRE levantine coast (stretching from Tyre to Jaffa). The conquest of Acre by Richard's forces, for example, was extremely catastrophic for Saladin! Acre not only became a vital Christian port in the Holy Land, but it also became a powerful Christian stronghold until 1291!

[@richardrobinson1697]

GREAT POINTS BROTHER!🗡🛡🗡

[@yuribrito1504]

@@richardrobinson1697 Thanks bro!

[@stanger5283]

Yea good warrior. Waiting on a hill behind and look how the others fight. In compare with Richard he is nothing.

[@0326Vet]

Yes a great warrior that got beat up by a disabled teenage leper lol

[@richardrobinson1697]

@@stanger5283 GREAT STRATEGIC PLANNING GENERAL. RICHARD WAS A TRUE WARRIOR WHO LED FROM THE FRONT!🛡⚔️🛡

[@jl9211]

Will you ever do a video on the Almogavars?

[@richardrobinson1697]

GREAT STUFF. TWO ALL TIME GREAT GENERALS BATTLING IT OUT. RICHARD WAS A TRUE WARRIOR!⚔️🛡⚔️🛡⚔️🛡

[@kaushiksheshnagraj7176]

@@suhailahamed4206 Salahuddin is a great coward who suffered bold defeats From Richard the Lionheart

[@doylekitchen9795]

@@suhailahamed4206 When it was defended by old men, women and children. He did not conquer, he had to negotiate with Balian d'Ibelin.

[@JMJ-rb2ze]

@@suhailahamed4206 King Richard = Lion and Saldin = Peaky snaky Hyena

[@Michael_De_Santa-Unofficial]

@@JMJ-rb2ze Saldin? Who's that?

[@Gladiator92]

Can someone please tell me the name of this game ?

[@azimuth4850]

Very cool!

[@davidhughes8357]

VERY ENTERTAINING and informative. I'm onboard! Thank you.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Welcome aboard!

[@damienmoreno5044]

I can't wait for your live action movie

[@dashinvaine]

Saladin in this looks like a cataphract, which is odd because I'm in the middle of doing an illustration of a cataphract.

[@seanstoica6301]

I find it hard to believe this man was even human. I've read about and watched countless videos on him. He was a beast. Sometimes I wonder if he had access to booger sugar, because that man had a lot of energy.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

I think it's important to remember that Richard's greatest strength was his mind. He had a couple of things going for him. He wasn't arrogant, first of all. He constantly looked for people who could give him good advice, and he was always seeking the best information. He totally disregarded flatterers. Whatever situation he was in, he looked for the people who could actually tell him the truth and give him the information he needed for success. He then translated that into class A leadership. If his people were in danger, he would personally go to their aid. He would not sacrifice his men, and he would not ask his people to take risks that he himself would not take. This made the people around him trust him. During the Third Crusade, a wide variety of factions coalesced around Richard's leadership because he was such an effective and responsible leader. Even groups that were inherently hostile to him, such as the French, mostly cooperated with him during the Crusade. Richard, more than anything, is a model of effective leadership. He was also a great fighter and warrior, but that was the icing on the cake more than the fundamental key to his success.

[@seanstoica6301]

@@RealCrusadesHistory as a Marine that has served under some magnificent men. This man trumps them all. Please, excuse my feeble attempt at humor

[@andyreginald6272]

👌

[@cipriantodoran1674]

@@RealCrusadesHistory nice comment!

[@pagansquaddie]

Richard the 3rd would have been titled "Richard the GOAT" if this idea of slang was available. I love being a Brit, as our history goes back thousands of years. After Richard was sadly killed by a stray crossbow man on the way home. I truly believe he would have eventually conquered Jerusalem eventually. It was said that in a time when men averaged 5'10 he stood over 6ft tall. And like any king of England he was constantly at odds with the bloody French. In fact if he had actually married King Phillipe's sister and got the full support of the French the 3rd crusade may have ended a success. However you must remember as he wasn't the last of the "lead from the front, cerebral warrior king". Afterwards, a few years later, another brilliant prince of Wales who was anointed king after his father and brother died. The be great and all conquering long Henry the 5th. Another brilliant leader and warrior, who my it only calmed internal civil unrest, but also after a few sieges skirmished and a little know battle we Brits like to mention on occasion (Agincourt 😁) secured the French throne from Charles 5th or Charles the mad because his belief he was made of glass.......gotta love bonkers medieval history lol

[@rogallantor4584]

Why no mention Nablus?

[@richardglady3009]

Nice and informative. Thank you.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Glad it was helpful!

[@storymaker299]

You should do one of these with Montgisard

[@cAsH_C0W823]

War in old times we're beautiful

[@kennethbesin2360]

Title of the song please

[@kzkz9893]

Hello guys from Kazakhstan.

[@TripleRS2024]

I'm confused, I thought Salah Ad-din was the first Sultan of both Egypt and Syria, from a Kurdish decent, and the founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty. What do you mean by Turks in your video? I'm genuinely confused, no offense. I thought the term TURKS was for the Ottoman Empire.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Saladin was Kurdish, but much of his cavalry was Turkish in origin.

[@TripleRS2024]

@@RealCrusadesHistory oh okay, I always thought he is leading mostly syrians or other arabs absorbed in his army. So this means he basically inspired or laid down the foundation for the Ottoman Empire specifically Osman 1 hundred years after his death. Salah Ad-din was one hell of a leader dignified, from his battles with Baldwin to Lionheart. I don't know if this is true, but he believes in the saying "Kings don't kill kings". And the infamous movie line "I didn't give you the cup".

[@stephenh9483]

2:34 Looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 wow

[@itarry4]

Ahh Richard was a master shame he was forced to leave by things happening elsewhere and the stupidly of the people with him who wanted to attack Jerusalem instead of the Fort that Richard wanted to take blocking Saladins supply lines and effectively winning the war.

[@GHST995]

I love reaping the harvest!

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

Too nice historic video with clearly explaining of army units mobilize of both sides with leading characteristic of Saladin & British King Richard (Lion Heart) in this battel ...thanks for sending it was enjoying look of a video

[@Bramblebush7]

It was England, not British

[@horationelson5255]

im watching every commercial....it means I really like your video...lol

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

You're the best!

[@brayden7574]

is this total war attila my dude? youve put a good mod and i like your vids

[@dafeatherednative18]

Your videos are amazing! What program do you use to visualize these historic events?

[@cowpoke8644]

What game?

[@Shahzada]

What game is this ?

[@asathompson2742]

really good very intresting

[@H0DLTHED0R]

Thank God for Richard's Leadership and the brave men Umder his command.

[@Hari-pi2tx]

Yes 🦁 💓 Richard - King of England

[@vitojohn8168]

Im muslim and respect richard..he like khalid al walid england version

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

And I respect Saladin and his brother, al-Adil. Both brave and capable leaders. One of the things that makes the Third Crusade so interesting is the fact that we can admire both Richard and Saladin and see in them two worthy opponents battling for a worthy cause.

[@mamurshed1]

I love Richard god blessedhim and his soldiers

[@NCrist100]

God bless the Teutonic Knights who were founded and were dominant in the Third Crusade.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

The Teutonic Knights at best played a minor role in the Third Crusade. They were more of a major player in the Northern Crusades.

[@NCrist100]

@@RealCrusadesHistory The Teutonic Knights had a major role in the siege of Acre and held it for many years. After the crusades they formed a garrison in the Baltic region to fight off the Turks.

[@Jakuup12]

I love that guitar with chorus pedal intro 🔥

[@andreteixeira5635]

Viva Cristo Rey! Long live Christianity!

[@looseygoosey2571]

Que viva!!

[@calgacusofcaledonia]

Nice 👍

[@doylekitchen9795]

Saladin's lost at Arsuf changed his strategy. Knowing he could not defeat Richard in battle he started a scorched earth campaign.

[@aburoach9268]

Honestly, I don't get why, because he could've won this battle with a very one sided victory like Surena did at Carrhae / the key mistake his troops made was dismounting and getting too close to shoot without having their horses close by in case they needed to flee quickly / If the knights charge, they counter it with a feigned retreat & ambush, If the knights don't charge they'll continue to weaken the crusader army with arrows causing lots of wounded men & many dead horses / so basically he could use the same strat on richard again but without that careless mistake

[@doylekitchen9795]

@@aburoach9268 Several reasons: 1) He was intimidated by Richard. He would not see him to face, saying Kings do not negotiate with Kings; 2) Like with Baldwin IV, Saladin lost more than he won when faced with a good sound general. Hattin was an aberration; 3) His men did not trust him. They would not garrison another city in fear that he would play with their lives like he did at Acre. This was written by Ibn al-Athir and Ibn Shaddad; 4) His army needed rest. They had been hard at it since Hattin. Some had not been home in years; 5) He lost almost half of his army at Arsuf. 7,000 were killed and a bunch just went home. He had to get more soldiers; 6) Richard would have used the same strategy also. Wait until they get close and commit, then charge. The Latins also had crossbows and archers. The Muslims were losing men and horses also.

[@doylekitchen9795]

@@mohamedkaddouri9622 Which ones?

[@Snow-pi7cd]

@@doylekitchen9795 all of them tbh

[@jerichohill487]

The Lion Heart my favorite.

[@erakillah5012]

They should make movie about third crusade

[@veganwinter2090]

Peace. They almost all still needed the Living God and the vegetation diet. Wars and evils will decrease if we obey Living Way and not eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. All creatures are family.

[@zacharymullins2854]

Bravo well done!

[@Kosar1983]

You don’t even know who was the Richard fighting with, Saladin was a Kurdish king not Turkish

[@Username-ze1ux]

Interesting! 🤔

[@aldrianevampir9570]

Time and time again, with the ferocious speed Of the cavalry charge, Even great men trembles and trampled to their deaths.

[@papazataklaattiranimam]

Saladin was joke to compare Richard

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

@@adamnesico Saladin was great but Richard outclassed him in every way. Saladin could’ve never conquered territory from Richard, but Richard took lands from Saladin on Saladin’s home territory while totally outnumbered.

[@minamotofchds2316]

Richard really amaze me but much of Saladin with so many troops and home territory still can’t beat Richard if Saladin hand combat with Richard I think he would t last

[@samuelmithran5586]

@@supremercommonder it is Not easy to fight someone in hostile land and beat them with a smaller number of army...Saladin took a bad beating..Saladin could get instant reinforcements but Not Richard...

[@esabdallah7994]

Salah udine had heart and didn't fight to steal people's land and wealth!!!

[@0786RICARDO]

Protect the beard

[@si4632]

Awesome

[@fonziebulldog5786]

No it isnt. 🤪

[@TheCrusader1000]

Just to think after a 1000 odd years we would be back in 1917 to take the same Holy Land. My Great grandfather Charles was part of that army in 1917. King Richard the Lion Heart lives up to his name.

[@yashvardhanojha6796]

Hey man please expose that Kingdom of Heaven too. People are taking that movie as primary source of info.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

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[@86seahawk]

your fekuji has been exposed; care about that?

[@Knowledgeandententertainment]

@@86seahawk haha

[@tedperrera8259]

Richard lionheart saladins greatest nemesis great tactician undefeated in all Middle East..

[@suyashyadav7827]

just imagine if any one of these kings had an airforce... it was game over

[@RealD8]

Or nukes

[@PROEVOLUTION1]

That's why USA went with Nukes cuz they can't beat Muslims on hand to hand fight lol

[@samuelmithran5586]

@@PROEVOLUTION1 nice joke...These guys can be beaten like pigs

[@tomthomascbse5118]

@@PROEVOLUTION1 nah man us Airforce will be stronger the navy too but the land army advantage will be urs tho

[@esabdallah7994]

true because for you guys killing of other nations doesn't count!

[@maazali4079]

I like Saladin ayoub

[@mohammadrezakhani2539]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dixztube]

Representing the richards !

[@saanon9334]

I hear some music from SandRhoman History.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Or maybe he just uses the same music I use.

[@stephenh9483]

MUSIC IS AMAZING¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ashwinmanoj8935]

Total war reference

[@syedkareemmoula382]

Can you make a similar documentary on 1st 2nd 4th crusade wars

[@relaxingnature2342]

Viva christo rey

[@onamission6634]

Not only men but horses also

[@shirothepomeranian2105]

Assassins creed 1 last boss fight in battle of arsuf

[@Zambianlion_ShortVlogs]

Jesus is Lord Victory to us ✝️

[@mariongranbruheim4090]

Take that, Abdul!! 💪🏻

[@rowen_proz2609]

Tapi king Baldwin won

[@sherwinaying7927]

Playing rok bring me here🤗

[@vincentmckenna1755]

England, win away again

[@esabdallah7994]

England killed and steeled the wealth of other nations away again!!!

[@lionheart2562]

I live on throughtout the millenia

[@ShogoAmakusa101]

😍😍😍

[@michaelswords4416]

Didn't he face 500 men on a beach single handily and managed to scare the crap out of then so they wouldn't attack.

[@kingjoeyflite2777]

My mom took dna test come find outbim related Richard The Lionheart

[@frankingle1969]

God was on Richards side..

[@esabdallah7994]

how did you know that!?🤔🤔🤔

[@jamespmullin21753]

Richard was the vastly superior warrior who killed 40 Saracens in one battle!!! Arsuf! Saladin was a Kurd.

[@maazali4079]

I like Saladin ayoub

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Me too.