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The Crusades were important because they decided which religion (Christianity or Islam) would control the Holy land (Israel). There were tons of Crusades where many European Christian soldiers would be sent to Israel to fight the Muslims or Turks. These Christian soldiers went to Israel under the leadership of the Pope. One of the most fought over cites was Jerusalem. This city was important because the Christian Messiah Jesus Christ was born there. The first battle took place there in 1099 CE when French and English troops attacked the city. The most famous Turkish leader was Saladin the ruler of Turkey. He was a brilliant tactician who found the Crusader weaknesses and exploited them. There were many battles to come. In the end the Crusades started winding down around 1270 CE when the 8th and final Crusade took place.

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