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Battle of Arsuf was Fought between Ayyubids and King Rchard I

Battle of Arsuf 1191 On this day, 07 September 1191 AD, the The Battle of Arsuf was fought between king Rechard I and the Ayyubid forces led by Saladin Ayyubi, during the Third Crusade (1189-1192). After sieging Acre in July 1191, Crusader soldiers headed south. Richard the Lionheart planned to seize Jaffa before Jerusalem. Richard prepared the march delibe…