The fall of Antioch
First Crusade (22)
June 1098. After months of siege, the crusaders launched their final attack on Antioch. They began by pretending to send a large number of troops away, to put the defenders off guard. Then, under cover of darkness, they split into two groups. One was led by Robert of Flanders and Godfrey of Bouillon, the other by Bohemond.
Bohemond's me…
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