This is the Battle of Arsuf from the Third Crusade in 1191 that we discuss as a part of the 9th Grade Excel Elective titled Battles That Changed History. In this battle the forces of Richard I and Saladin met near the town of Arsuf. This battle featured the Heavy cavalry of the Knights Templar and Hospitaller against a larger force of Mamelukes and infantry. We began the lesson with a discussion of the Crusades, the Holy Orders of Knights and how heavy cavalry can be used on the battlefield. The students are getting better at reading battlefields and anticipating tactics. Thanks for watching.
