The Battle of Arsuf
September 07, 2008 | Permalink
Eight hundred and seventy years ago today the Muslim army of Saladin attacked the Crusaders and Richard the Lion Hearted at the Battle of Arsuf. Though Richard successfully counterattacked the Muslims that evening, his march to Jerusalem was delayed because of the battle. You can read more about the battle here. Below is a picture of the statue of King Richard that I took while in London.

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