The Changing Balance

Baldwin III: The Changing Balance

Baldwin III had proven himself on the battlefield, but the world around Jerusalem was changing fast. After the fall of Ascalon, a stronger threat emerged as Nur al-Din brought Aleppo and Damascus under his control.

Then came a major defeat at Jacob’s Ford, a surprising recovery, and a new challenge that would force Baldwin to think beyond simply winning battles.

How did the balance of power change—and what would Baldwin do next?

Listen to the full episode until the end to discover the story.

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