The Battle of Hattin (1187)

DeVries and Livingston — two proper medieval military historians — break down Hattin: Saladin's strategic orchestration, the Crusader army's catastrophic march to the Horns, and the command failures that handed him the Kingdom of Jerusalem. They also assess Kingdom of Heaven's depiction, which is a useful way to address popular misconceptions. The academic credentials here are strong, and the episode gives the battle the full hour it deserves.