Battle of Hattin 1187

Question 1

Armies

Answer 1

Franks had around 20,000 troops Saladin had around 30,000

Question 2

The battle

Answer 2

Saladin attacked Tiberias where Raymonds wife was staying - Christians decided to march out of Saffriya - then made camp at Maskana - dry waterless plain - effected morale of troops

Raymond led large army against Saladin but parted and allowed him safe passage