825th anniversary of Arsuf

On this day, 825 years ago, was the great triumphant Battle of Arsus on September 7, 1191. Richard the Lionheart's Crusader forces were outnumbered by Saladin's, 3 to 1, yet the English and French and Military orders did not given in. When they were being rained down by arrows from the Saracens, Richard held tight formation, until unexpextedadly, Garnier de Nablus, the Grand Master of the Hospitalilers led a successful charge against the enemy, and the crusaders then followed with a great charge that broke their forces in two. The battle is told in full story with it's climatic history and sheer shiver enticement in Joshua's second book, The Journey to Jerusalem. As you remember the battle today, remember the Lionheart, but also those whom gave their lives for the Cross of Christ.