What the records say
- When
- 4 Sep 1189 – 19 Jul 1191
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 32.93° N, 35.08° E
- Description
- 1189–1191 Egyptian siege of Acre
Siege of Acre (1189–1191)
Battle of the Third Crusade
The siege of Acre was the first significant counterattack by Guy of Jerusalem against Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria. This pivotal siege formed part of what later became known as the Third Crusade. The siege lasted from August 1189 until July 1191, at which time the city's coastal position meant the attacking Latin forces were unable to fully capture the city and Saladin was unable to fully relieve it, with both…
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