Battle of Arsuf

The Battle of Arsuf on September 7, 1191, was a decisive engagement during the Third Crusade where Richard I of England led Crusader forces to victory against Saladin's larger Ayyubid army. During the battle, Garnier de Nablus, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, initiated a crucial charge that helped secure victory. The battle demonstrated Richard's tactical skill and allowed the Crusaders to capture the port of Jaffa, though they ultimately failed to retake Jerusalem.