2. Richard vs. Saladin The Third Crusade

3. Saladin & Richard: A Comparison  Many historians have made comparisons between Saladin and Richard  Both were admired by their equals as shining examples of Chivalric Knights  Saladin is often admired for his diplomatic abilities  While Richard is usually considered the better military commander

4. Saladin  Christian Knights often admired Saladin, he was seen as a Chivalric Opponent rather than a Muslim  For example, when Richard was ill with fever Saladin sent him gifts of medicine and ice  Richard could also be Chivalrous, when he wanted  However his fiery temper and lack of patience means he is often remembered for his military abilities

5. Saladin the Diplomat  Saladin excelled as a diplomat  He was able to bring together the different factions of the Muslims to fight the crusaders  He was able to create divisions among the crusaders by:  Releasing King Guy  and  Negotiating with Conrad and Richard at the same time

6. Saladin the General  Saladin also proved himself as a General  He crushed the Christian army at Hattin  He captured many cities including Jerusalem  However, he showed some weaknesses as a strategist  He allowed Conrad to keep Tyre  He failed to defeat Richard at Arsuf and Jaffa  He could not keep his army in the field for the whole year

7. Richard the Diplomat  Richard was perhaps less able as a diplomat  His temper alienated potential allies, i.e. Leopold of Austria  He chose Guy, even when it was made clear to him that no one lese supported Guy  However, he was able to successfully negotiate with Al-Adill

8. Richard the General  Richard was an excellent commander  He cared about the welfare of his men  He was successful at Cyprus, Arsuf and Jaffa  He realised the military weakness of the crusader states  However, he was at times careless, throwing himself into danger i.e. Jaffa

9. Reasons why the 3 rd Crusade failed  Moslems united  Divisions in the crusaders:  Guy vs. Conrad  Philip vs. Richard  Leopold vs. Richard  Lack of crusading ideal  Lack of help from Byzantium  Crusaders willing to have a negotiated peace