Siege of Acre

The siege of Acre was the first significant counterattack by Guy of Jerusalem against Saladin, Sultan of Egypt and Syria. This pivotal siege formed part of what later became known as the Third Crusade.

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Which happened first?

• Siege of Acre began 2 years after Siege of Tyre
• Siege of Acre began 2 years after Battle of Cresson
• Siege of Acre began 2 years before Battle of Arsuf
• Siege of Acre began 3 years before Battle of Jaffa
• Siege of Acre began 6 years before Battle of Alarcos

Timeline

1. Battle of CressonMay 1, 1187
2. Siege of TyreNovember 12, 1187 – January 1, 1188
3. Siege of Acre (this page)August 28, 1189 – July 12, 1191
4. Battle of ArsufSeptember 7, 1191
5. Battle of JaffaAugust 8, 1192
6. Battle of AlarcosJuly 19, 1195

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