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Siege of Antioch
1097 - 1098 • Hatay Belagerung
Historical Overview
Long siege of attrition, key to Northern Syria.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Crusader victory.
Crusaders (1st C.)
- Commander: Bohemund von Tarent
- Strength: ca. 30.000
- Casualties: Sehr hoch
Sultanate of Rum
- Commander: Kerbugha
- Strength: ca. 50.000
- Casualties: Hoch
Strategic Context
Capturing a strategic base for further advance.
Conflict / War
First Crusade
Crusader victory.
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