The siege of Acre (also called the fall of Acre) took place in 1291 and resulted in the Crusaders' losing control of Acre to the Mamluks. It is considered one of the most important battles of the period.

The siege of Acre was the first significant counterattack by Guy of Jerusalem against Saladin, leader of the Muslims in Syria and Egypt. This pivotal siege formed part of what later became known as the Third Crusade. The siege lasted from August 1189 until July 1191, in which time the city's coastal position meant the attacking Latin force were ...

2018年9月17日 · The Siege of Acre in 1291 CE was the final fatal blow to Christian Crusader ambitions in the Holy Land. Acre had always been the most important Christian-held port in the Levant, but when it finally fell on 18 May 1291 CE to the armies of the Mamluk Sultan Khalil, the Christians were forced to flee for good and seek refuge on Cyprus. The Fall ...

2018年8月29日 · The Siege of Acre, located on the northern coast of Israel, was the first major battle of the Third Crusade (1189-1192 CE). The protracted siege by a mixed force of European armies against the Muslim...

The fall of Acre in 1291 marked the end of the Crusader presence in the Holy Land. The Christian forces were forced to flee for good and seek refuge on the island of Cyprus. The loss of Acre dealt a severe blow to the Christian world, both militarily and psychologically.

2020年6月7日 · The article discusses the fall of Tripoli and the Fall of Acre during the Crusades. It covers the disputed succession, the battles, the sieges, and the ultimate conquest by Muslim forces. The Templars play a prominent role, but are blamed for the loss of the Holy Land.

Acre was the capital of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, a once-mighty Crusader state. Its former capital, the city of Jerusalem, had been captured by the Muslim military genius Saladin back in 1187. Perched on the coast of the Mediterranean, the new capital of Acre served as a major trading hub and crucial nerve centre for the Crusader presence in ...