Battle of Marj Ayyun
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The Battle of Marj Ayyun was a military confrontation fought at Marj Ayyoun near the Litani River (modern-day Lebanon) in June 1179 between the Kingdom of Jerusalem under Baldwin IV and the Ayyubid armies under the leadership of Saladin. It ended in a decisive victory for the Muslims and is considered the first in the long series of Islamic victories under Saladin against the Christians.[3] However, the Christian King, Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, who was crippled by leprosy, was saved by his bodyguard and narrowly escaped capture.
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Part of the Crusades | |||||||
Saladin the Victorious. Gustave Doré, XIX century | |||||||
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Kingdom of Jerusalem Knights Templar | Ayyubid Dynasty | ||||||
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Baldwin IV of Jerusalem Raymond III of Tripoli Eudes de Saint-Amand (POW) |
Saladin Sabek ad-Din[1] Ibn Jender Izz ad-din | ||||||
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1,000 Crusader lancers and cavalry[2] | Unknown | ||||||
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Heavy
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