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Nur ad-Din's troops had besieged a fort at Inab and made a surprise attack on Raymond's troops. He was found among the dead and his head was sent as a trophy. This allowed him to slowly take more crusader territory. This weakened the threat of Antioch to Aleppo.
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Baldwin was only 19 years old. His mother refused to allow him to rule alone and so their relationship grew worse. Baldwin tried to force his mother to abdicate to establish himself as an independent ruler. This reached the point of armed conflict, until he besieged her and forced her to surrender her lands.
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Baldwin III sent his army upon Ascalon and secured it after an 8 month siege. Ascalon had been a gateway for Muslim communications with the Fatamids in Cairo, giving them a large economic foothold. This victory caused the Crusaders to also consider expanding their lands into Egypt.
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He began to besiege the city of Bilbais, but was forced to retreat when the Egyptians opened up the dykes and flooded the land around the town.
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Baldwin died childless, and this led to another succession dispute. Baldwin's brother Amalric became King after facing opposition. Amalric was a strong fighter who was prepared to face his enemies.
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Here, Amalric captures Alexandria, but then is forced to surrender it.
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This strengthens the new bond forming between The Byzantine Empire and Jerusalem, aiding Amalric when asking for Byzantine help later on.
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Shirkuh had control of Egypt after ordering the assassination of the vizier. He rules over Egypt on behalf of Nur ad-Din. Saladin takes over his position after Shirkuh dies. Saladin defeated the final invasion of Egypt.
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It was clear that no new crusade was going to occur after the Muslims had taken control of Egypt. Political differences between Louis VII of France and Henry II meant that the two leaders couldn't support a new crusade. Amalric submitted to Manuel in hope that he would provide aid in defending the crusader states.
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