why Richard failed to capture jerusalem

Question 1

Fear and Difficult Conditions

Answer 1

E- cut off from resources if stayed too far from the coast

I- A slower journey to Jerusalem and time for Saladin to prepare

Question 2

Saladin’s tactics

Answer 2

E- Saladin built up the defences of Jerusalem

I- Able to launch attacks on nearby Crusaders and attack their supply lines

Question 3

Crusaders Going Home

Answer 3

E- Soldiers were convinced an attack on Jerusalem wasn’t going to happen
I- Richard had a much weaker army and this slowed their journey to Jerusalem further

Question 4

Richard being distracted

Answer 4

E- Prince John was leading a rebellion in England

I- He misjudged Saladin’s moves, so when Saladin left he wasn’t prepared to attack