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Hattin, Battle of |
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Hattin, Battle of (hättēn`), battle on July 4, 1187, in N Palestine, where Saladin Saladin (săl`ədĭn), Arabic Salah ad-Din, ..... Click the link for more information. 's Muslim forces defeated the Christian armies of Guy de Lusignan Lusignan (lüzēnyäN`), French noble family. ..... Click the link for more information. . When Saladin attacked Tiberias Tiberias (tībēr`ēəs), town (1994 pop. 36,400), NE Israel, on the Sea of Galilee, 682 ft (208 m) below sea level. ..... Click the link for more information. in July, 1187, Christian forces attempted to aid the besieged city but were roadblocked; they waited on a plateau near the town of Hattin. The Muslims quickly surrounded the camp, cutting off their enemies' water supply and then attacking. The majority of Christian soldiers were killed; King Guy, however, was spared. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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