Blades of Faith – The Crusaders’ 10 Greatest Battles (1096–1291) | Ep. 8

Blades of Faith – The Crusaders’ 10 Greatest Battles (1096–1291) | Ep. 8 They marched beneath the cross believing they fought for God, glory, and everlasting salvation — yet behind the hymns and holy banners lay betrayal, ambition, and rivers of blood. In this Top 10 Crusader Battles documentary, Swords and Shadows uncovers the defining clashes that shaped two centuries of holy war. From the deserts of Jerusalem to the shattered walls of Constantinople, these were the moments where faith collided with fire — and where entire empires rose or crumbled in a single charge. Journey through the First, Second, and Third Crusades as knights storm the walls of Antioch, seize and massacre Jerusalem, triumph at Arsuf, and face annihilation at Hattin. Stand beside figures like Godfrey of Bouillon, Richard the Lionheart, Baldwin IV, and their legendary adversaries — Saladin, the Seljuk sultans, and the defenders of the Islamic world. Each battle forged a legend: the Miracle of Antioch, the Fall of Jerusalem, the Charge at Arsuf, and the desperate final stand at Hattin. This documentary explores the rise and collapse of the Crusader States, the ideals and greed that drove men across continents, and the brutal reality that reshaped both East and West. Whether you’re here for strategy, history, or the raw human drama of medieval warfare, this episode delivers the untold story of how the Crusades carved their mark into the world. Subscribe to Swords and Shadows for more cinematic history documentaries on the battles, empires, and legends that forged civilization.