Why did Saladin win the battle of hattin in 1187?
The Battle of the Horns of Hattin (Karnehatin, 4 miles from Tiberias) on Saturday 4 July 1187, the feast of St. Martin le Boillant. King Guy and his host left the spring of Saffuriya to help Tiberias. Saladin harrassed him and they were low on water as it was extremely hot. King Guy’s forces were scattered and did not know what to do. Guy asked Count Tripoli and he said they should pitch camp, which was lousy advice. Once they were encamped, Saladin surrounded them with brushwood and set fire to it. He also emptied flaggons of water in sight of the thirsty men and animals in the Christian camp. There was also dissent in the Christian camp between the groups of different cultures and nationalities. The Saracens rode around the camp firing at them through the smoke. Again the Christian king sought advice and he was told to attack. The Saracens parted and the attack ran between their forces, who surrounded them. Few knights escaped. Summarised: 1) The Christians left their stronghold at t
