Crusaders Seize Antioch: Victory Bolsters Holy Land Campaign
Crusader forces stormed Antioch after a grueling seven-month siege, securing a critical foothold that allowed them to push deeper into Syria despite facing starvation and internal betrayal. This victory shattered Byzantine hopes of reclaiming the city peacefully and forced the remaining Muslim powers to unite against a unified Christian army rather than fighting isolated sieges.
June 3, 1098
928 years ago
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