Today in History ✓
@TodayinHistory · joined 09 Aug 2023
Sharing events that happened today in the past 🏛️ Join me in keeping history alive for everyone on X!
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Breathtaking Mont Saint Michel. Did you know that during the Hundred Years’ War, a tiny garrison held out against every siege?
It was the only place in Normandy the English never captured.
🎥: omaritoh https://t.co/g9ZZxbxmhG
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“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
-Leo Tolstoy
The incredible Russian writer was born on this day in 1828! https://t.co/9rBdLoREc3
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Today in 1513, the largest battle ever between England and Scotland was fought, called the Battle of Flodden.
10,000 Scots were killed, including King James IV. He is the last monarch from the British Isles to die in combat. https://t.co/3m4naTx29h
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@TodayinHistory The Siege of Malta is one of the most incredible stories I've ever read about.
I recommend the book 'Empires of the Sea' by Crowley if you're interested. https://t.co/VZOjOKGqfa
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@TodayinHistory Malta itself is absolutely fascinating..
Beyond the fact of where it is and how it has probably been contested since the beginning of time..
But I do know that the flag of Malta has changed five times from five different empires.. before becoming the 'Malta' we
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@TodayinHistory The 700 knights get the headlines, but they weren’t alone — several thousand Maltese militia and a handful of Spanish troops fought with them. Total defenders started around 6,000–8,000 against 30,000–40,000 Ottomans. Fort St. Elmo fell after a brutal 36-day stand
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On this day in 1565, the Knights of St. John broke the Ottoman siege of Malta!
700 knights defended Malta for four months against 40,000 Ottomans. https://t.co/XzHfnSDDXc
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@TodayinHistory I've always found the contest between Richard and Saladin to be the most interesting aspect of the Crusading Era. https://t.co/qHFDyJLVKF
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This victory at Arsuf established Richard as the fiercest warrior of the time, and allowed the crusaders to make two attempts at capturing Jerusalem.
This ultimately led to the favorable Treaty of Jaffa that secured Christian access to holy sites and control of the Palestinian
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Saladin abandoned any attempt to stop Richard’s advance to Jaffa and ordered the destruction of fortresses at Ascalon, Gaza, and other sites rather than risk their capture by the Crusaders. https://t.co/RTBCC7JEkT
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The crusaders suffered only 700 casualties while Muslim losses were far higher, with 32 emirs reportedly killed, thousands of soldiers dead, and Saladin’s reputation for invincibility shattered for the first time. https://t.co/WiUN2VD3tg
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When Saladin’s nephew counterattacked with 700 elite cavalry, Richard led a second charge that shattered this threat. https://t.co/bEIfMxFP1X
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Richard showed remarkable restraint by halting pursuit after 1.5 kilometers to prevent over-extending his men.
By regrouping he removed the possibility of an ambush by the retreating Muslims. https://t.co/iiEiPo7xX3
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The impact on Saladin’s forces was devastating.
Their horses were exhausted, many cavalrymen had dismounted to shoot more accurately, and the sudden coordinated assault of heavy cavalry proved overwhelming. Thousands died. https://t.co/OAED2DrqRN
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Richard personally led his household knights into the heart of the battle. This is my favorite quote describing Richard in the fray:
“There the king, the fierce, the extraordinary king, cut down the Turks in every direction, and none could escape the force of his arm, for https:
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Richard knew once the attack of his knights began, he had to send the full strength of his army or else they would be cut down.
He ordered a general charge and the entire crusader cavalry line thundered forward. https://t.co/503Tr9mkxC
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Around noon, with the Hospitallers near breaking point, two knights, Marshal William Borell and Baldwin le Carron, suddenly broke ranks and charged the Muslim lines.
This triggered a premature attack by all the Hospitaller knights. https://t.co/AuUxiq98p0
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Then today in 1191, as the crusaders approached Arsuf, Saladin committed his full army to the attack.
He concentrated massive pressure on the Hospitaller rearguard commanded by Grand Master Garnier de Nablus. https://t.co/9Hhv2FcNPL
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Richard forbade any knight from charging without his explicit command.
This tested the patience of his warriors, especially the Hospitallers in the vulnerable rearguard who bore the brunt of enemy attacks. https://t.co/QOhweiifP5
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For seventeen grueling days from August 22 to September 7, Richard’s forces endured constant harassment from Saladin’s 25,000 troops.
Muslim mounted archers attacked daily while the crusaders maintained strict discipline in their column. https://t.co/p7O7raCXoL
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After capturing Acre in July 1191, Richard the Lionheart decided to march south along the coast toward Jaffa rather than directly inland to Jerusalem.
Staying along the coast allowed for crucial naval support for his army of 15,000 to 20,000 crusaders. https://t.co/xgC97Vmgmi
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Today in 1191, Richard the Lionheart devastated Saladin’s Muslim army at the Battle of Arsuf.
“none could escape the force of his arm, for wherever he turned, brandishing his sword, Richard carved a wide path for himself…cutting them down like a reaper with his sickle.” 🧵👇🏼 htt
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22 posts from the last 90 days, next to the 100K–1M follower range. reaches fewer people than peers, but engages them much harder.
Median views2 018this account5 948median for 100K–1M
Reach, %0.44%this account1.60%median for 100K–1M
Engagement, %3.27%this account1.04%median for 100K–1M
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| Median views per post | 2 018 | 5 948 | 0.34× |
| Reach (views ÷ followers) | 0.44% | 1.60% | 0.27× |
| Engagement rate | 3.27% | 1.04% | 3.16× |
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Reposts9.3%759 in total
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