Saladin vs. Baldwin IV the Leper: The Battle for Jerusalem - DOCUMENTARY

The film Kingdom of Heaven made Saladin and Baldwin the Leper King famous to the moviegoing public. But what's the true history behind the movie? We'll find out today! In 1176, Baldwin IV, the Leper King of Jerusalem, turned fifteen, and fully assumed power as king. His first act was to launch a military campaign against his powerful neighbor, Saladin, who ruled the vast Ayyubid Empire stretching from Egypt to Syria. The timing wasn't good for Saladin, who wanted to focus on reducing his Zengid rivals in Syria. Baldwin's ascension forced Saladin to focus on the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Both of these great rulers would meet in combat in 1177 at the Battle of Montigsard, one of the greatest clashes of the Crusades. Here, Baldwin the Leper King was assisted by the Knights Templar, and Raynald of Chatillon. The crusader forces were vastly outnumbered, but they were determined. This wouldn't be the last time Saladin and Baldwin would meet. in 1179, while the Templars were attempting to raise a castle at Jacob's Ford, the Sultan and the Leper would exchange blows again at the Battle of Marj Ayun. In this documentary, we continue looking at the life of Baldwin IV, the Leper King of Jerusalem.
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Narrated by: Tom Wylde
Animated maps by: Denys Rodionov
Written and edited by: J Stephen Roberts
Voice actors:
Carl Hughes as William of Tyre
Ahmed Al-Bardweel as Ibn al-Athir
Emma Stace Darling as the pilgrim witness to Montgisard
Sources:
-Arab Historians of the Crusades, trans. Francesco Gabrieli, (Barnes and Noble Books, 1993)
-Baha ad-Din ibn-Shaddad - The Rare and Excellent History of Saladin, trans. D.S. Richards, (Ashgate, 2002)
-Barber, Malcolm - The Crusader States, (Yale, 2014)
-Ehrenkreutz, Andrew - Saladin, (State University of New York, 1972)
-Hamilton, Bernard - The Leper King and His Heirs, (Cambridge, 2005)
-Ibn al-Athir - The Chronicle of Ibn al-Athir for the Crusading Period, Part 2, trans. D.S. Richards (Ashgate, 2005)
-William of Tyre - A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea, Vol. II, trans. Emily Babcock and A.C. Krey, (Columbia University Press, 1943)
#LeperKing #BaldwinIV #Saladin

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  • @RealCrusadesHistory
    @RealCrusadesHistory2 жыл бұрын

    Watch the NEXT video in this series: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYR2ytyfocLJhbA.html Watch the first video in this series: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXatrMOvmc3Re7A.html Get my book about the Crusades: www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Heathen-Rage-Crusades/dp/152395762X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461105827&sr=8-1&keywords=why+does+the+heathen+rage

  • @seemaali680

    @seemaali680

    2 ай бұрын

  • @arealrider6302
    @arealrider6302 Жыл бұрын

    Baldwin IV is a legend. He was facing daily challenges as a king, a painful life of his illness but still he managed to launch a military campaign against another powerful leader, Saladin. He made History 🥺

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Well put my friend.

  • @watappp

    @watappp

    10 ай бұрын

    And he was 16 too and had lesser soldiers. Baldwin is a legend and jesus gave him power✝

  • @tripolilife9244

    @tripolilife9244

    9 ай бұрын

    @@watapppbut the power from ur human dead God was not enough🤷🏻‍♂️..it didn’t save Baldwin from his disease nor won the War 😂

  • @usman_3pm

    @usman_3pm

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@tripolilife9244yes but respect Jesus (ISSA) A.S

  • @kennethstacy9298

    @kennethstacy9298

    9 ай бұрын

    @@tripolilife9244tell me you don’t know religion without telling me you don’t know religion lmfao

  • @kamillgran9408
    @kamillgran9408 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up thinking of Saladin as a great worrier and an truly fearless man. But I didn’t know about the equally great Christian King Baldwin. What a brave, intelligent and fearless leader. A truly great king.

  • @user-up2mb9mx6s

    @user-up2mb9mx6s

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah.. true great leader..

  • @Suave_Yorrichi

    @Suave_Yorrichi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jerrylouiswiththethickness6403 knock urself out my guy🤟🏽

  • @salvatoreregalbuto5444

    @salvatoreregalbuto5444

    Жыл бұрын

    dude was getting his beat by a 15 year old. We throw the word great around too often.

  • @Buttermonk.

    @Buttermonk.

    Жыл бұрын

    @salvatoreregalbuto5444 thing is Baldwin was reckless, he didnt have strategy and just went all in, Saladin on the other hand was patient, patient enough to wear out baldwin and take back jerusalem and win the war, also baldwin got help from frederick barbarossa, Richard I and Phillip II Correction: he didnt get help from them, but THEY got help from BALDWIN, because the war with baldwin against saladin helped the other crusader kings to put down Saladin

  • @salvatoreregalbuto5444

    @salvatoreregalbuto5444

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Buttermonk. one city vs the entire islamic religion and they didnt take the city until he died.

  • @gibber7675
    @gibber767511 ай бұрын

    I'm from the UK and studied this at university, both men were special and fearless in there own right

  • @gregnagy7569

    @gregnagy7569

    26 күн бұрын

    Studied at university ?......* their....

  • @SunriseInParadise

    @SunriseInParadise

    13 күн бұрын

    What’s great about Saladin? He had a huge number of zombie soldiers. And his Amirs were thieves and murderers. Typical, they’re still the same today.

  • @gregnagy7569

    @gregnagy7569

    13 күн бұрын

    @@SunriseInParadise Walking Dead zombies or Zombie Apocalypse zombies ?

  • @lucillebonds2196
    @lucillebonds2196 Жыл бұрын

    He is my top favorite because even his illness did not deter him from greatness. He was a holy King.

  • @samuelflorenciooliveira1179

    @samuelflorenciooliveira1179

    Жыл бұрын

    @@krixpop no, this is protestant bullshit

  • @its_rick_james_bich2575

    @its_rick_james_bich2575

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dfui. can you give any additional insight into the king? And god bless you for you service 🙏🏾

  • @kokanview3405

    @kokanview3405

    Жыл бұрын

    He is saitainic worshiper like all chritions who slaghutet unarmed and childrens

  • @qureshiaseem1

    @qureshiaseem1

    Жыл бұрын

    P o

  • @issabey2749

    @issabey2749

    Жыл бұрын

    That's bull you like him because he was white, just be honest there was nothing holy about him and even he said as much children of inbreeds. Nat Turner was a holy warrior

  • @1992zorro
    @1992zorro2 жыл бұрын

    This guy going on for that amazing video quality has been one of the best news on the KZread history community this year. Top notch storytelling and narration.

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @mkhanman12345

    @mkhanman12345

    3 ай бұрын

    What is your KZread background

  • @ponyboycurtis3795
    @ponyboycurtis3795 Жыл бұрын

    The young King Baldwin dealt well with what could have been seen as disrespect from Count Phillip, even bolstering Phillips army for him after being turned down.. Wise beyond his years.

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent point, thanks for contributing to the discussion.

  • @ASquareNarwal
    @ASquareNarwal23 күн бұрын

    The fact that 80 Templars was enough to give Baldwin confidence against a minium of 14000 men, really shows how skilled and revered the Templars were. The best soldiers to ever step foot on the battlefield, completely without contest.

  • @CBass-mn5dy
    @CBass-mn5dy9 ай бұрын

    Just imagining the Templar Knights in full charge is incredible....in real life it would have been terrifying.

  • @Alex-ej3by
    @Alex-ej3by2 жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed on my day off! So happy to see your work on these amazing characters in history.

  • @chuyocaca4153

    @chuyocaca4153

    3 ай бұрын

    with all do respect the word "Characters" implies made up personalities in a play this were Flesh and bone Human beings that Impacted Human History and yes agreed... all were amazing for fighting for what they thought was their right to survive propagate their own beliefs ... the rest we live to History!

  • @samrichards7940

    @samrichards7940

    Ай бұрын

    @@chuyocaca4153 the word character means more than fiction

  • @user-sp2hj8jp6h
    @user-sp2hj8jp6h5 ай бұрын

    I'm thoroughly impressed with the depth of research and the captivating way the story of Saladin and Baldwin IV is told. Understanding the nuances of their battles and the broader context of the Crusades adds so much to our understanding of this period. Thank you!

  • @mkhanman12345

    @mkhanman12345

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm impressed that you guys manage to not discuss the topic

  • @jasonhenderson3678
    @jasonhenderson3678 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!!! The animation and narration were top notch. Loved the history lesson!

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @girliealmighty
    @girliealmighty2 жыл бұрын

    This is feeding my Baldwin IV obsession- and I’m here for it! 💙

  • @archraphael5067

    @archraphael5067

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @uncasunga1800

    @uncasunga1800

    Жыл бұрын

    If he had lived or handed the throne to a worthy successor they may still be there today. Guy was a fool.

  • @captainbluegill3357

    @captainbluegill3357

    Жыл бұрын

    Baldwin IV was one of the few human beings worthy of obsession

  • @sno676

    @sno676

    Жыл бұрын

    @@uncasunga1800 yes, because you clearly know better than a king

  • @porthmeus

    @porthmeus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@uncasunga1800 such a smart phrase "if he had still lived" you are making so much sense right now!

  • @francishubertovasquez956
    @francishubertovasquez956 Жыл бұрын

    Saladin and Baldwin the IV, both of them were example of strong Leaders of their armies of opposing sides with different Leadership styles but effective.

  • @riderofthemark6661
    @riderofthemark66618 ай бұрын

    This channel is pure gold, thanks!

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @declankrebs4073
    @declankrebs40732 жыл бұрын

    An excellent part 2. If I may nit pick a small bit: The loss of Le Chastellet (Jacob´s Ford), wasn´t really that big of a reverse for Baldwin IV. Yes, the grand castle was destroyed, and therefore couldn´t do what it was intended to do, but its loss only really reestablished the status quo, and didn´t result in the loss of any territory. And, as you mentioned, the outbreak of an epidemic meant that Saladin couldn´t really take advantage of his victory. Again, that was nit picking. Great video, and looking forward to part 3.

  • @deem7478

    @deem7478

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some argue the loss of Chastelet, a barely operational fortress (William of Tyre incorrectly stated it was finished) was a precursor to Hattin. Chastelet was located at a gateway to the East.

  • @declankrebs4073

    @declankrebs4073

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@deem7478 I can see why they would argue that. It wasn´t far away from the Horns of Hattin either. That said, the next few years did nothing to suggest that the kingdom faced an inevitable defeat. Le Chastellet proved to be Saladin´s last major victory over King Baldwin IV.

  • @plaguescp
    @plaguescp8 ай бұрын

    As a Muslim I respect The Great King Balwin IV 🦁👑

  • @doylekitchen9795
    @doylekitchen97952 жыл бұрын

    Great video. The maps, video and using several speakers really enhanced the video. Baldwin IV's tenacity in protecting the Kingdom is amazing. He successfully battled Saladin to protect the Kingdom against a foe that had overwhelming resources.

  • @nicholasmargagliano1833

    @nicholasmargagliano1833

    Жыл бұрын

    To think he almost caused saldin’s death with that brilliant ambush

  • @mohamedkaddouri9622

    @mohamedkaddouri9622

    Жыл бұрын

    Overwhelming resources lol every vanquished has the same narrative to turn the loss into a victory I guess

  • @doylekitchen9795

    @doylekitchen9795

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mohamedkaddouri9622 Even Baha al-Din says the Muslims had a numerically superior force at Hattin. They also had one at Montguisard where a 16 yr old King with leprosy fought against him and Saladin had to run away on a camel.

  • @Snow-pi7cd

    @Snow-pi7cd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nicholasmargagliano1833 Saladin also almost caused Baldwin Iv death at the Battle of Marj Ayyun when he ambushed him

  • @KarmaXBT
    @KarmaXBT2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! had plenty of fun voicing Ibn Al-Athir's part , keep it up guys ♥

  • @declankrebs4073

    @declankrebs4073

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was you? Good job in that case.

  • @KarmaXBT

    @KarmaXBT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@declankrebs4073 Yes, thank you! appreciate the feedback :)

  • @declankrebs4073

    @declankrebs4073

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KarmaXBT Your welcome. I pray that you come back for future videos.

  • @adrianouint2092

    @adrianouint2092

    Жыл бұрын

    baldwin ugly coward wearing a mask hahahaah

  • @wilfredocaban9886
    @wilfredocaban9886 Жыл бұрын

    The video production is superior to anything I ever seen great work.

  • @CARL_093
    @CARL_0932 жыл бұрын

    i respect them both saladin and baldwin IV

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Two of my absolute favorite rulers in history. Both great men in their own way. Both could be hard and brutal in conducting warfare, but both also showed the virtues of great leaders.

  • @adrianouint2092

    @adrianouint2092

    Жыл бұрын

    baldwin ugly coward wearing a mask hahahaah

  • @lorgerdat

    @lorgerdat

    Жыл бұрын

    Saladin was a scumbag who killed innocents in his raid parties

  • @deem7478
    @deem74782 жыл бұрын

    When Baldwin IV was 15, an early victory was the Battle of Baccar (Bekaa.) He likely cut his battle teeth at Baccar.

  • @TSaurs
    @TSaurs2 жыл бұрын

    Also, epic video. That fight sequence with the templars going HAMF was awesome

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    That clip was created by my friend Nedim Can Incebay, please check out his channel!

  • @bg8807
    @bg8807 Жыл бұрын

    Your content was amazing. Knowledgeable and captivating. Keep the good work up.

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @andyphaltual3558
    @andyphaltual3558 Жыл бұрын

    Salauddin One of the greatest millitary general the world had ever known versus a young leper king who barely was capable walking on his own..what an interesting history

  • @alexanderb5726

    @alexanderb5726

    4 ай бұрын

    Greatest military generals? He lost almost all battles against the Crusaders and his main victory at Hattin was due to King Guy de Lusignan's incompetence far more than Saladin's abilities. Salah-al-Din was a terrible general.

  • @Sirajbhai78

    @Sirajbhai78

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@alexanderb5726Don't be jealous.saladin was is and will be a great military general.and btw crusaders were hard to defeat due to their heavy armour.

  • @lukew6725

    @lukew6725

    Ай бұрын

    Richard the Lionheart absolutely embarrassed Saladin. 😂

  • @SunriseInParadise

    @SunriseInParadise

    13 күн бұрын

    @@Sirajbhai78 You probably think Sadiq Khan is also a great leader 😂typical Iz laam zombie

  • 11 күн бұрын

    @@lukew6725 Of course you would say that without anything to back it up.

  • @angelmacas1774
    @angelmacas1774 Жыл бұрын

    The Templars must have been almost mythical figures of their time. Excellent for morale just to have a group of them fighting alongside your army.

  • @gringologie9302

    @gringologie9302

    Жыл бұрын

    In fact they were very mistrust by all the different powerhouse. We are talking about a time were regular permanent army doesn't exist. In peace time, a lord doesn't have any army except security forces and his knights. They all used mercenary, and with different alliances manage to form real army. While in the same time, different order like templar or hospitaliers developp themself with permanent army, sometimes more powerful than the local forces. That's exactly what happened in france, with the decision of french king to accuse them of heretism and burn them all. They could have represented a real treat for our feodal world conception.

  • @matt59fire

    @matt59fire

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gringologie9302 Even though they still have military in their title, the knights of St John, demilitarizing shortly after the Crusades is what probably saved them from a Templars fate.

  • @bigreddog502

    @bigreddog502

    Жыл бұрын

    What real Christians go on a killing spree

  • @cydia1720

    @cydia1720

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to break your bubble but no💀

  • @corvoattano7430

    @corvoattano7430

    Жыл бұрын

    @Green McAdams if you don’t think that being reinforced with holy templars was a morale boost for other troops you don’t know anything bout warfare or history

  • @joelovitt2900
    @joelovitt2900 Жыл бұрын

    that was a very cool history lesson. The Kingdom of Heaven is one of my favorite movies and I was surprised to learn that most of the characters were real ppl.

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @dttruman

    @dttruman

    Жыл бұрын

    Didn't the movie put a different spin on all this? I thought the movie portrayed Baldwin and Saladin as sort of as enemies but very respectful of each other. It was the Templars that they portrayed as the bad guys and war like and the ones who broke the uneasy peace between the Muslims and the Christians . From what I can remember.

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the movie is devoid of any legitimate historical content. It's essentially a fantasy using the names of real historical figures. There's no evidence that Baldwin IV and Saladin had sort of a "respectful" relationship, only that they fought each other fiercely for years. Also, everybody was raiding, not just the Templars and Raynald of Chatillon. Raids on villages and farmlands were a reality in medieval warfare, and Saladin did this just as often as anyone else.

  • @ashyslashy5818

    @ashyslashy5818

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RealCrusadesHistory READ WHAT THE CATHOLIC SCRIBES WROTE HEATHEN,UR SUCH A LOSER.

  • @RanHarasaki

    @RanHarasaki

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Maniac5000 Don't feel like you can't watch it ever again, man. I wasn't a huge fan of the film initially, then came to respect it as a work of art. I am sure there is some visual/mood/setting accuracy in there, even if experts rarely give it credit. It had some profound beauty in it; in particular I was captivated by the Knight Hospitaller, as there are many clues that he was not in fact there at all but rather an angel or an idea.

  • @elvenkind6072
    @elvenkind60722 жыл бұрын

    Really a quality production, thanks a lot for sharing it!

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @RealCrusadesHistory
    @RealCrusadesHistory2 жыл бұрын

    Continuing from last time's video, we'll be looking at the height of Baldwin IV's career as a warrior king, where he battled Saladin in several famous encounters. Watch part 1 here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXatrMOvmc3Re7A.html

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely in the coming episodes.

  • @timsmith1323

    @timsmith1323

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RealCrusadesHistory looking forward to it 👍really enjoyed this one as well

  • @abgamer2463

    @abgamer2463

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RealCrusadesHistory hai this marj ayyun battle

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abgamer2463 It's at the end of this video.

  • @abgamer2463

    @abgamer2463

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RealCrusadesHistory ok

  • @alinclaudiu4754
    @alinclaudiu47544 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the amazing detailed documentary. The Crusades are easily my favourite time period.

  • @TheOfficialFivervex
    @TheOfficialFivervex Жыл бұрын

    What a Legend - Tragicly Amazing - Respect At Its Fullest

  • @deem7478
    @deem74782 жыл бұрын

    Montgisard was the peak of King Baldwin’s career, yet Le Forbelet is overlooked. Another victory over a larger Saracen army.

  • @declankrebs4073

    @declankrebs4073

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really looking forward to that one being covered, as well as the Siege of Beirut in that same year.

  • @iTzOpTimusHD
    @iTzOpTimusHD11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great video, on this truly remarkable time in history

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @mobeenali6459
    @mobeenali64598 ай бұрын

    Saladiin is great warrior ❤

  • @JustSapoetra
    @JustSapoetra Жыл бұрын

    Two of the coolest leaders in one video! Love it

  • @showtime1235
    @showtime12355 ай бұрын

    saladin was one of the greatest commanders in the history and to think baldwin was able to defeat him at 16 with lepresy is crazy

  • @johnfairweather7012
    @johnfairweather7012 Жыл бұрын

    I think it would be really cool to have a complete timeline of history series that goes over things in a year by year basis

  • @think6447

    @think6447

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah i am also trying to find that

  • @johnfairweather7012

    @johnfairweather7012

    Жыл бұрын

    @@think6447 found an awesome book titled "a brief history of humankind," and it's about as close as I have found to a complete timwline

  • @-RONNIE
    @-RONNIE2 жыл бұрын

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you for the video ⚔️

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @-RONNIE

    @-RONNIE

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RealCrusadesHistory keep up the great work 👍🏻

  • @minotter
    @minotter2 жыл бұрын

    great video! i would like to see more accurate topographic maps to understand better the troops movements though. why was jacob's ford strategically so important? but all in all it's still an interesting summary of these events nearly 850 years ago!

  • @reubensher8144
    @reubensher81446 ай бұрын

    when courage & guile ruled the world...

  • @pv2639
    @pv26392 жыл бұрын

    Remember this my dudes: it's always the booty calls that get you...

  • @aburoach9268

    @aburoach9268

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not if you scout properly and constantly keep track of the enemy movements

  • @V4LOUR_
    @V4LOUR_7 ай бұрын

    I love how they used a game to demonstate the army

  • @indianfirst6924
    @indianfirst69242 ай бұрын

    Very well researched and presented....superb

  • @dudester873
    @dudester873 Жыл бұрын

    12:12 to 12:22 "The Sultan himself was nearly killed by the charge of the Templars, but he managed to mount a racing camel and rush away to safety with only a few companions." Those Knight Templars were not to be underestimated.

  • @lavapune8536

    @lavapune8536

    Жыл бұрын

    @@originalblizzardhawk644 no one knows. :/

  • @nativetube

    @nativetube

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@lavapune8536 i know your not going there in heaven, but i'll surely

  • @lavapune8536

    @lavapune8536

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nativetube I am a believer of God. You telling who's going or not is a sin.

  • @user-wb1gs1jy5r

    @user-wb1gs1jy5r

    10 ай бұрын

    @@nativetube don't you think that God will punish you for saying that if you don't repent?

  • @paulbarella1011

    @paulbarella1011

    9 ай бұрын

    @@user-wb1gs1jy5risn't that awesome no matter how imperfect and many times we sin god forgives us, all we must do is repent! you're correct :) well until we pass into the next eternal life whether it be heaven or hell. for god will judge us for what we did in this life and if we honored our king and fought in his name & his son's jesus christ. we must fight for we are warriors, spiritual war. stay healthy and safe my friend. i hope everything that makes u happy in this life you get. but i do ask to open the bible to a random page and read that chapter that catches ur eye, maybe god has something to tell you!

  • @azivt5115
    @azivt5115 Жыл бұрын

    for teen age king with serious health issue i can say he must have been great leader. Saladin was very wise but leper king give him good fight. impressive indeed

  • @jakobbryan5449
    @jakobbryan54492 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos some of the best history love your channel, dose anyone know from what game some of the cut senes are from

  • @lilmatchboy5272
    @lilmatchboy5272 Жыл бұрын

    Imagine if you were able own the mask of Baldwin for sure you'll be one of the richest person in the world.

  • @muhammadsajjadshahid5552
    @muhammadsajjadshahid5552 Жыл бұрын

    Respect for saludin and Baldwin IV

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed my friend. They're both outstanding heroes from history.

  • @muhammadsajjadshahid5552

    @muhammadsajjadshahid5552

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RealCrusadesHistory agreed what do you think regarding salaudin movie? Are there any distortions?

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    I have not seen it.

  • @muhammadsajjadshahid5552

    @muhammadsajjadshahid5552

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RealCrusadesHistory I am referring to kingdom of heaven

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh it's all nonsense, nothing historical at all in that film.

  • @SEKreiver
    @SEKreiver2 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT documentary.

  • @MedievaltoModern
    @MedievaltoModern Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on an informative and entertaining video! I find myself wondering what achievements Baldwin IV could have accomplished if by miraculous fate and health he was given another decade of life.

  • @hamzapamuk2674
    @hamzapamuk2674 Жыл бұрын

    Hello and many thanks for this great prepared video. Can someone please give me the name of the music that plays after 7th minute? I hear it in many videos but can´t find the name. Thanks in advance!

  • @NightOwlWise
    @NightOwlWise Жыл бұрын

    Much happend in my birthplace Damascus. I like this episode thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @alexandernordenskjold5739
    @alexandernordenskjold5739 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Stephen on the day of the battle of montgisard

  • @g.prince6265
    @g.prince6265 Жыл бұрын

    Killer video man🤘

  • @johnwinchester8871
    @johnwinchester88716 ай бұрын

    A very rare moment in history where you can respect the leaders of the two opposition

  • @chubalongchar71
    @chubalongchar71 Жыл бұрын

    Great narration.

  • @EasternRomanHistory
    @EasternRomanHistory Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video. Baldwin IV was clearly a very strategic minded fellow battling and hindering Saladin as much as possible to mitigate his attacks. That Raymond III was passed over was clearly a huge blow. Perhaps not as bellicose or strategic he clearly knew what he was doing unlike Guy of Lousinon. Paul Magdilino has argued that Manuel I's invasion of Anatolia against Iconium was part of this Christian conflict to thwart the surround Islamic powers. I would be interested to learn what Baldwin's counterpart Bohemond III.

  • @jacksongordan3176

    @jacksongordan3176

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice i am an Hebrew believer of christ the son of the tru and living God i come here to listen to history and how God delivered his people.

  • @manojbiswas7615

    @manojbiswas7615

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @SkarKingg

    @SkarKingg

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jacksongordan3176 did I read your statement correctly, your a Hebrew that believes Jesus was a messiah and the son of God? If true then you are one of a kind which I have no problems with your beliefs and I mean no disrespect either

  • @jmgonzales7701

    @jmgonzales7701

    Жыл бұрын

    is baldwin european?

  • @extrahistorylowbudget1443

    @extrahistorylowbudget1443

    Жыл бұрын

    u know if manual won his battel in 1176 ad ;(

  • @louisvillebhoy
    @louisvillebhoy Жыл бұрын

    Very much enjoy this channel.

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @Innerste_
    @Innerste_ Жыл бұрын

    both Baldwin IV and Saladin were gigachads

  • @Jupiter.141
    @Jupiter.141 Жыл бұрын

    tell my lord saladin, the Jerusalem has come.

  • @coldcasa
    @coldcasa Жыл бұрын

    Salahuddin was indeed very wise man and man of honour

  • @basedondeez6986

    @basedondeez6986

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro literally assaulted the peaceful Jerusalem for no reason that isn't honour

  • @JH-ej2yt

    @JH-ej2yt

    Жыл бұрын

    @@basedondeez6986 there’s history

  • @lorgerdat

    @lorgerdat

    Жыл бұрын

    He left his army behind and fled on a camel in the face of defeat. He also pillaged, killed, and enslaved the people of Jerusalem. No honour there.

  • @ZacharyDarkes

    @ZacharyDarkes

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it's funny when Christians pillage and burn it's called barbaric, but when Muslims do it they get called great and honorable. Salahuddin couldn't even beat anyone his own level as a Commander. He lost to the Lepar King and ran and tried Fighting the Lionheart and ran. Richard even beat him with less soldiers. So Salahuddin wasn't really that great and honorable. He gets way overrated if we compare him to his counter parts he wasn't really all that good of a Commander.

  • @charleslucas5930

    @charleslucas5930

    5 ай бұрын

    Baldwin was a great man and beloved of God

  • @muhammadibrahim8958
    @muhammadibrahim89587 ай бұрын

    Even as a Muslim I respect both

  • @veronicafelzke6664
    @veronicafelzke6664 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @TheChampAus
    @TheChampAus2 жыл бұрын

    Man that was a fire video

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ThePilgrimOfYore
    @ThePilgrimOfYoreАй бұрын

    Brilliantly made! What did you use for the animation?

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Ай бұрын

    Medieval Kingdoms 1212 mod for Total War!

  • @ThePilgrimOfYore

    @ThePilgrimOfYore

    Ай бұрын

    @@RealCrusadesHistory Thank You so much!

  • @DivineVirtue777
    @DivineVirtue7772 жыл бұрын

    Would you ever do vids on the history of the Conquistador?

  • @williamdeloach914
    @williamdeloach9142 жыл бұрын

    What are the songs used in this? particularly around 15:00?

  • @Alex..36

    @Alex..36

    Жыл бұрын

    It's koto san - ofshane

  • @Alex..36
    @Alex..36 Жыл бұрын

    Such a great video ❤️ Sir plz tell me the background music used on 15:00

  • @ammarelahi111

    @ammarelahi111

    Жыл бұрын

    Ye i cant find it either

  • @theodoros9428
    @theodoros94282 жыл бұрын

    More videos like this please....

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    2 жыл бұрын

    From now on they will all be this format!

  • @odilbekabdushukurov8954
    @odilbekabdushukurov8954 Жыл бұрын

    Salohiddin Ayyubiy💪

  • @cyisacatnip375
    @cyisacatnip375 Жыл бұрын

    What total war series are you using for your vid?.

  • @arandomdude9982
    @arandomdude9982 Жыл бұрын

    Could you try to make a documentary of the fall of constantinople?

  • @Sexpistolz
    @Sexpistolz9 ай бұрын

    The true cross of Jesus with him brought with him history dope asf

  • @JoaoSouza-mb8ef
    @JoaoSouza-mb8ef Жыл бұрын

    Como é nome do filme ou série??

  • @stuartmclaren2402
    @stuartmclaren2402 Жыл бұрын

    I am surprised that a feature movie hasn’t yet been made of the life of King Baldwin IV .

  • @themongooser7199

    @themongooser7199

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol. It’s called the kingdom of heaven starring Orlando Bloom.

  • @stuartmclaren2402

    @stuartmclaren2402

    Жыл бұрын

    @@themongooser7199 I have seen kingdom of heaven but would have liked to see a movie focusing more on his full life, his family from a child and how he came to ascend the throne.

  • @baldwinjerusalem5962

    @baldwinjerusalem5962

    Жыл бұрын

    @@themongooser7199 the movie Insult crusaders not even accurate.

  • @Rafael-xx1id

    @Rafael-xx1id

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stuartmclaren2402 sad life

  • @adamp2426

    @adamp2426

    Жыл бұрын

    @@baldwinjerusalem5962 It's pretty accurate. They retained English historians for the production.

  • @crooks8287
    @crooks8287 Жыл бұрын

    saladin the great😍😍

  • @Black-indians9067

    @Black-indians9067

    Жыл бұрын

    Puslim lost to a 16 year old kid

  • @romyabinmathew2855

    @romyabinmathew2855

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Black-indians9067 A kid partially blind with leprosy

  • @SparkyWeeBro

    @SparkyWeeBro

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@Black-indians906716 Y/olds back then were proper men.

  • @DG-jq7il
    @DG-jq7il2 жыл бұрын

    Whole I like the new production quality, I do miss the previous presenter

  • @knighttemplar7760
    @knighttemplar7760 Жыл бұрын

    Great presentation., please please please tell me the background music name(15:00)

  • @Alex..36

    @Alex..36

    Жыл бұрын

    It's koto san -ofshane

  • @knighttemplar7760

    @knighttemplar7760

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Alex..36 Thank you very much 🎧

  • @captainbluegill3357
    @captainbluegill3357 Жыл бұрын

    The Templars where perhaps the greatest blade edged warriors of all time

  • @moshinkhan1307

    @moshinkhan1307

    Жыл бұрын

    You probably haven't heard of Spartans and the famous 300 army.

  • @trapidtrap2612

    @trapidtrap2612

    5 ай бұрын

    ​​@@moshinkhan1307the Templars were surely 2nd in place though. Truly near impossible to get to the absolutely insane level of the 300 royal guards of Sparta.

  • @ASquareNarwal

    @ASquareNarwal

    23 күн бұрын

    ​@moshinkhan1307 the templars were far superior to the Spartans in every single aspect. If you actually look into Sparta, you quickly realize how they were very average and nothing special. Hollywood has given us the idea that Spartans had strict training regimes and lived warfare, none of that is true. 50 templars would be more than enough to break the ranks of the 300

  • @Nobodysky_yos
    @Nobodysky_yos Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video about battle of hattin its a important battle in history of crusade

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    I did one a long time ago. kzread.info/dash/bejne/k3iG2MesnabMoso.html

  • @alexvillatoro8674
    @alexvillatoro8674 Жыл бұрын

    what game do you use to make this video?

  • @TSaurs
    @TSaurs2 жыл бұрын

    What games are you using for the play out?

  • @bauglirm7036

    @bauglirm7036

    2 жыл бұрын

    Atilla total war + mod

  • @ioannisdimitriadis3073
    @ioannisdimitriadis30732 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @Rhapsohd
    @Rhapsohd Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know the soundtrack which starts at 15:30?

  • @mac8122
    @mac8122 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @francishubertovasquez2139
    @francishubertovasquez2139 Жыл бұрын

    A territorial edge is important as shown by this battle scenario were Saladdin and his troops though defeated in several battles, again able to reverse the tide in a particular middle east battle where he gathered troops from his allied kingdoms in the middle east.😮

  • @lad8087
    @lad80877 ай бұрын

    King Baldwin was an amazing human being.

  • @zirlianamatthew4598
    @zirlianamatthew45985 күн бұрын

    Thank you ❤ Salute Baldwin King

  • @southern4277
    @southern4277 Жыл бұрын

    Really tough bloody battles

  • @rashidjafri9464
    @rashidjafri9464 Жыл бұрын

    What are the sources where you picked these stories pls share

  • @RealCrusadesHistory

    @RealCrusadesHistory

    Жыл бұрын

    All sources are listed in the description.

  • @HMHHMH100
    @HMHHMH1002 жыл бұрын

    Hi may i know the animation is it from a game? And what game is it?

  • @clydelosbanes9537

    @clydelosbanes9537

    2 жыл бұрын

    must be total war: Attila with medieval kingdoms 1212ad mod on it.

  • @rodrigoignacioflandezandau701
    @rodrigoignacioflandezandau70125 күн бұрын

    Sorry my ignorance, but what game are the animated cinematic came from?

  • @lando1089

    @lando1089

    22 күн бұрын

    Total war

  • @jungleboy1
    @jungleboy17 ай бұрын

    is this the total war mod 1212AD?

  • @vitamin3076
    @vitamin30762 жыл бұрын

    What a task for a young man

  • @vikkilee4737
    @vikkilee4737 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome good movie such gran characters

  • @rohitburagohain9499
    @rohitburagohain9499 Жыл бұрын

    How big was the kingdom of Jerusalem?

  • @francishubertovasquez2139
    @francishubertovasquez2139 Жыл бұрын

    The religious battle between Saladdin of the Moslem warriors and King Baldwin of England for their version of Christianity with their Knight armies. How King Baldwin managed to transport troops from England to Middle East was such a feat. So it's not only Alexander the Great who can muster long distance travel with his troops to reach India. This battle shows me how tactics and counter tactics works in battle by the help of concealed spies spying on enemy positions and movements. Well learned.

  • @mustsphamatto3601

    @mustsphamatto3601

    Жыл бұрын

    Blah blah blah

  • @francishubertovasquez2139

    @francishubertovasquez2139

    Жыл бұрын

    Blah blah blah booomm shakala kala mister Lumba Lumba yooo!

  • @mustsphamatto3601

    @mustsphamatto3601

    Жыл бұрын

    @@francishubertovasquez2139 whack

  • @mustsphamatto3601

    @mustsphamatto3601

    Жыл бұрын

    @@francishubertovasquez2139 you better believe it shakalaka bakalaka baklawa

  • @theman1526

    @theman1526

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@mustsphamatto3601Hamas is whack.

  • @jesseteodoro8836
    @jesseteodoro8836 Жыл бұрын

    Crazy he did all of this st the age of 23 and with full blown leprosy

  • @cernel5799
    @cernel5799 Жыл бұрын

    3:47 "Saladin's correspondence from this time is filled with complaints of his difficulties in transporting men and provisions between Syria and Egypt." Is there a video on this channel for this matter in particular? If not, I think it would be interesting. Something like the exact itinerary Saladin needed to use to move his men from Egypt to Syria and vice versa, and how often he chose just to force his way through Transjordan, instead. I also wonder if it would have been feasible for the crusaders to cut off Saladin's communication between Egypt and Syria (for example, by taking Gerasa, Bostra, Azrak and Gurayat). I have the idea that the crusaders may have made a major strategic mistake in failing to capitalize on their position to disrupt Saladins ability to wage war in Syria with Egyptian resources. What do you think? Thanks.

  • @mikefitz2124
    @mikefitz21249 ай бұрын

    Imagine a healthy Baldwin