The Siege of Acre was a significant military conflict during the Third Crusade, occurring from 1189 to 1191. The city of Acre, located in present-day Israel, was a strategic port held by the Muslim leader Saladin. The siege involved a coalition of Christian forces, including notable leaders like Richard the Lionheart and Philip II of France, who aimed to capture the city to strengthen their position in the Holy Land. After two years of intense fighting, the siege ended with the capture of Acre by the Crusaders in July 1191. This victory provided the Christian forces with a crucial foothold in the region and marked a turning point in the Crusades, as it allowed them to launch further military campaigns against Saladin and his forces.