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=== Third Crusade ===
led by Emperor '''Frederick Barbarossa''' of Germany, aged '''70''', with '''15,000 soldiers'''.

Byzantine Greeks had grown closer to the Turks since the Second Crusade.

'''Isaac Angelus''', the Byzantine emperor, had an agreement with Saladin to delay the German journey.

Frederick's army faced challenges and was not welcomed in the Byzantine Empire.

Isaac prevented markets from being set up, cutting off German supplies.

Frederick's troops seized control of '''Plovdiv''' and achieved a decisive victory against the Byzantines at '''Dhidimotikon'''.

Isaac realized the conflict wasn't worth it and returned to the September agreement.

Frederick's troops were allowed to cross the '''Dardanelles''' in March.

The march across Asia Minor was challenging, with food and supplies running out.

They captured '''Konya''' but faced difficulties crossing the '''River Goksu'''.

Frederick drowned in the river, causing a profound effect on the army.

Emperor Frederick's death fractured the army and prevented it from turning the tide of the siege.