King Richard the Lionhearted was unsuccessful in driving Muslims out of the Holy Land or reclaiming any land during the THIRD CRUSADE. <span>The </span>importance<span> of capturing the Holy Land by both Muslims and Christians would cause the Siege of Acre to be a critical battle during the </span>Crusades<span> as it was a battle for territory near the Holy Land. Saladin was the first to unite the Muslims against the </span>Crusaders<span> and would be known for his victory at Jerusalem.</span>
