Saladin's Siege of Tyre 1187-88: The One That Got Away

After Hattin and the fall of Jerusalem, Saladin raced to capture Tyre, last Crusader stronghold on the coast. But a newcomer, Conrad of Montferrat, turned the tide. This episode follows the siege that stalled Saladin's momentum and reshaped the Third Crusade. We explore Conrad's dramatic arrival, the failed assault, the role of Tyre's geography, and how one stubborn city altered the course of history. Key figures include Saladin, Conrad, and the garrison that held out. We also discuss the strategic miscalculations and the long-term consequences for the Crusader states. #Saladin #ConradOfMontferrat #SiegeOfTyre #ThirdCrusade #Crusades #Ayyubid #CrusaderStates #MedievalHistory #MiddleEastHistory #Tyre #Hattin #Jerusalem #BahaAdDin #ImadAdDin #MilitaryHistory #SiegeWarfare #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo