Richard vs Saladin: The Most Chivalrous War in History | Third Crusade 1189-1192 The War Where Enemies Sent Each Other Gifts: Richard vs Saladin Imagine this: You're in the middle of a brutal war. Your enemy has killed thousands of your men. You've killed thousands of theirs. Now imagine sending that enemy... presents. Welcome to the Third Crusade. In 1191, two legendary warriors faced off for control of Jerusalem: Richard the Lionheart (King of England, basically medieval Superman) and Saladin