Siege of Acre

The Siege of Acre (1189-1191) was a pivotal battle during the Third Crusade, where Christian forces, led by kings Richard the Lionheart of England and Philip II of France, aimed to capture the strategically important city of Acre from Muslim control. The siege lasted nearly two years and involved intense fighting, with severe hardships for both attackers and defenders. Ultimately, the capture of Acre in 1191 boosted the morale of the Crusaders and marked a key moment in their campaign to reclaim Jerusalem, though the Crusade itself faced many challenges in the following years.