The Crusaders' Lost Fort

Summary In 1179 a great Crusader castle was destroyed after a five day siege. Eight hundred of its garrison were killed and at least 700 enslaved. It was a catastrophe for the Crusader cause - but how did it happen? How did the great Muslim leader Saladin break into this 'state of the art' fortress and defeat its fearsome Knight Templar defenders in such a short time? 'Timewatch' reveals the true and savage story of 'Jacob's Ford'.

S25.E7 ∙ The Crusaders' Lost Fort

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Michael Praed Peter France Christopher Andrew John Tusa

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Apr 13, 2006

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English German Spanish Russian Japanese French

Filming locations : Little Bighorn River, Montana, USA

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary In 1179 a great Crusader castle was destroyed after a five day siege. Eight hundred of its garrison were killed and at least 700 enslaved. It was a catastrophe for the Crusader cause - but how did it happen? How did the great Muslim leader Saladin break into this 'state of the art' fortress and defeat its fearsome Knight Templar defenders in such a short time? 'Timewatch' reveals the true and savage story of 'Jacob's Ford'.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Apr 13, 2006

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English German Spanish Russian Japanese French

Filming locations : Little Bighorn River, Montana, USA

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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