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Crusader Coastal March

Type Event Region West Asia Time c. 1191

After the fall of Acre in July 1191, Richard I led the crusaders south along the eastern Mediterranean coast, with the fleet providing supplies and t…

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  1. c. 1191Coast south of Acre · LevantThe crusaders set out from Acre, the army advancing south along the coastal road while the fleet paralleled offshore providing supplies and evacuating the wounded. Richard strictly regulated the marching order, with flanks and rear guarded by knights and crossbowmen.
  2. c. 1191From Caesarea to south of Haifa · LevantSaladin repeatedly struck the crusaders' flanks and baggage train with light cavalry and archers, but the crusaders maintained discipline and did not break up under the harassment. The forces passed through coastal strongholds such as Caesarea, gradually advancing toward Arsuf.
  3. 1191From Arsuf to Jaffa · LevantAfter the victory at Arsuf, the crusaders continued south along the coast, recovering and fortifying Jaffa, then advancing toward Beit Nuba on the outskirts of Jerusalem, completing the main land offensive phase of the Third Crusade.

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