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Battle of Hattin

Type Event Region 全世界 Time 1187

On 4 July 1187, Saladin's Ayyubid army annihilated the main force of the Kingdom of Jerusalem near the Horns of Hattin in Galilee, capturing King Guy…

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  1. 1187Galilee · GalileeKing Guy led the crusaders south from Safed to relieve Tiberias, lacking water in the heat and forced to maneuver toward the Horns of Hattin, falling into a passive position.
  2. 1187Horns of Hattin · GalileeSaladin encircled the crusaders with cavalry and archers; the True Cross was lost, Guy, Reynald, and others were captured, and the kingdom's field forces were nearly destroyed.

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