How King Baldwin’s 500 Knights Defeated Saladin’s 26,000 Army – Battle of Montgisard (1177)

In 1177, King Baldwin IV faced an impossible scenario: 500 knights against Saladin’s 26,000-strong invasion force. It should have been a slaughter. Instead, it became one of the greatest military upsets in history. This documentary dissects the Battle of Montgisard, revealing the tactical reality behind the "miracle." We break down how the teenage King and the Knights Templar caught Saladin off guard, punishing his overconfidence with a devastating heavy cavalry charge that shattered the Ayyubid lines. Discover exactly how the "Leper King" saved Jerusalem from annihilation and forced the great Sultan to flee for his life across the desert. #KingBaldwinIV #Saladin #BattleOfMontgisard #Crusades #HistoryDocumentary #KnightsTemplar #MedievalHistory #MilitaryTactics