Saladin's Lost Battle: The Siege of Kerak

In 1183, Saladin launched a massive siege against the Crusader fortress of Kerak, commanded by the formidable Stephanie of Milly and her stepson Raymond III of Tripoli. This episode explores how Saladin’s attempt to cut off the Latin Kingdom’s supply lines failed due to the resilience of the garrison and the arrival of Richard the Lionheart’s brother. We examine the tactical errors of the Ayyubid forces, the role of Transjordan’s geography in medieval warfare, and the political maneuvering within the Crusader camp that ultimately saved the castle from falling into Muslim hands. #Saladin #SiegeOfKerak #StephanieOfMilly #RaymondIII #AyyubidDynasty #Crusades #KerakCastle #Transjordan #LatinKingdom #MedievalWarfare #MiddleEastHistory #MilitaryHistory #KnightsTemplar #Hospitallers #12thCentury #IslamicHistory #CrusaderStates #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo