The Strategy of Saladin 3: The View from Jerusalem (1150s-1185)
July 11, 2025
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as posted by the channelHow did Saladin rise from obscurity to conquer the Crusaders and establish his own dynasty? In this video (Part 3 of 5), we examine the failure of the Crusaders to disrupt Saladin's expansion, noting the various strategic and political missteps that eventually placed them in a highly-vulnerable position.
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Riley-Smith J (ed.) The Atlas of the Crusades. Swanston Publishing 1991.
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(Europe – ca. AD 1154 by Cyowari)
(Europe (Detailed) – AD 1180 by Cyowari)
(West and South Asia – AD 1180 by Cyowari)
(West and South Asia – AD 1200 by Cyowari)
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