Even though the third crusade had a powerful military back the second crusade failed because of many reasons but one of them is that the leaders fought, the crusade
We destroy churches and kill pilgrims!
The Fatimid Arabs started to destroy churches and started to kill pilgrims. then in 1071 Seljuk Turks harassed the pilgrims. they also marched on the christian city of Constantinople.
We harass them and marched on Constantinople
Because of this the byzantine king asked Pope Urban ll for help. and Pope Urban decided to call for a crusade.
Please help us! they are being so mean
I gotchu ma boy. I'll call for a crusade!
it's estimated that around 150,000 joined the crusade. when they went they were not prepare for the hard journey to come. many died on the way but even despite that the first crusade was a success
It was a success!!!
in 1204 crusaders gathered in Constantinople, looting and destroying things. this went on for three days.
Rest in peace for the people lost on the way tho
I can't believe it failed!
Well considering our leader were fighting it's understandable
Because the crusade was organized by the rulers of England it was called the Crusade of the Kings. Lionheart was the ruler of the crusade other known as Richard l. He won important victories and developed a courteous relationship with Saladin. They signed a truce, ending the third crusade
Let's stop this crusade.
I destroyed the christian's icons and stole the relics