3.3.5 The Significance of Raymond of Tripoli's truce with Saladin

Why did Raymond III of Tripoli make a truce with Saladin in 1185

Raymond III made a truce with Saladin in 1185 because the Kingdom of Jerusalem was too politically divided to effective military action

What event triggered the breakdown of the truce between Saladin and the Crusaders in 1187

Reynald of Chatillon raided a Muslim caravan, stole its goods, and imprisoned its escort, which gave Saladin a pretext to resume hostilities

How did Raymond III betray the Crusader kingdom in 1187

Raymond III allowed a Muslim force of 7,000 men to march through Galilee in exchange for Saladin’s support against King Guy, fearing a personal attack

What was the outcome of the Crusader knights’ decision to attack Saladin’s advance force near Tiberias in 1187

The knights ignored Raymond’s advice to avoid battle, attacked Saladin’s larger force, and were decisively defeated

Why did King Guy ignore Raymond III’s advice before the Battle of Hattin in 1187

Guy distrusted Raymond due to his earlier truce with Saladin and considered him a traitor, so he rejected his advice to wait

What major defeat followed King Guy’s decision to confront Saladin’s army in 1187

King Guy’s army was defeated at the Battle of Hattin, which led to the fall of Jerusalem and the launch of the Third Crusade