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Palestine: The Siege of Acre was the first major confrontation of the Third Crusade (1189-1192).

Palestine: The Siege of Acre was the first major confrontation of the Third Crusade (1189-1192).

The Third Crusade (1189–1192), also known as the Kings' Crusade, was an attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin (Salāh ad-Dīn Yūsuf ibn Ayyūb). It was largely successful, yet fell short of its ultimate goal—the reconquest of Jerusalem.

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