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==== Levant ====
* [[April 10]] &ndash; A Crusader army, led by King [[Baldwin IV of Jerusalem]] ("the Leper"), is ambushed by Muslim forces in a narrow valley in the forest of [[Baniyas|Banyas]]. Baldwin is only able to extricate his forces owing to the heroism of [[Humphrey II of Toron|Humphrey II]], lord of [[Vassals of the Kingdom of Jerusalem#Lordship of Toron|Toron]], who holds up the Muslims with his bodyguard till Baldwin and his army escape. Humphrey suffers mortal wounds and dies on [[April 22]].<ref>[[Steven Runciman]] (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem'', p. 342. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29876-3}}.</ref> He is succeeded by his 13-year-old grandson [[Humphrey IV of Toron|Humphrey IV]].
* [[June 10]] &ndash; [[Battle of Marj Ayyun]]: A Crusader army (some 10,000 men) led by Baldwin IV is defeated by Muslim forces under [[Saladin]] near the [[Litani River]] (modern [[Lebanon]]). The [[Knights Templar]] join the battle, but they are driven back in confusion. Baldwin narrowly escapes being captured in the route. Amongst Saladin's prisoners are [[Odo de St Amand|Odo de St. Amand]], Grand Master of the Templars, and Lord [[Baldwin of Ibelin]].<ref>Steven Runciman (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem'', pp. 342–343. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29876-3}}.</ref>
* [[August 30]] &ndash; [[Siege of Jacob's Ford]]: Muslim forces led by Saladin conquer and destroy the unfinished Castle of Chastellet at [[Daughters of Jacob Bridge|Jacob's Ford]], killing 80 knights and taking 700 civilians captive.<ref>Steven Runciman (1952). ''A History of The Crusades. Vol II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem'', p. 343. {{ISBN|978-0-241-29876-3}}.</ref>