Echoes (S3): A Knight of Outremer

Journey back to the fateful year of 1187, when the Crusader armies of Outremer faced the might of Saladin at the Battle of Hattin. In this gripping episode of ECHOES, we bring to life a haunting letter from an anonymous knight, who witnessed the catastrophic defeat that marked the beginning of the end for Christian rule in the Holy Land.
With vivid detail, this knight recounts the desperate struggle of the Christian forces under the King of Jerusalem, the doomed charge of the Templars, and the crushing defeat that followed. “As a consequence of our sins many of our men were killed, and the Christians were defeated. The king was captured and the Holy Cross.” His words echo the despair and loss that followed one of the most decisive battles in the history of the Crusades.
This episode offers a rare glimpse into the thoughts and fears of a knight who lived through one of history’s darkest moments. As the fires of battle died down and the armies lay shattered, the fate of Jerusalem hung in the balance. Within months, the Holy City would fall to Saladin, signaling the decline of the Crusader states.
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