🗡️In the absence of a natural-born heir, Baldwin le Bourg of Edessa is elected as the new king of Jerusalem
🏰Roger of Salerno strengthens the grip of the Principality of Antioch by capturing northern fortresses
🌊Ilghazi strategically gathers his forces to encircle the Antiochene camp
🐴Antioch's army launches an unsuccessful attack towards Artuqid left and loses momentum
🌬️Strong wind and intense dust add chaos to the battlefield, hindering the Crusaders' visibility
What was the outcome of the Battle of Ager Sanguinis?
—The Crusaders were surrounded and defeated by the Muslim forces, resulting in the fall of Antioch's main insignia.
Who was elected as the new king of Jerusalem?
—Baldwin le Bourg of Edessa was elected as the new king of Jerusalem.
What did Roger of Salerno do to strengthen the Principality of Antioch?
—Roger of Salerno captured northern fortresses, including A'zaz and Bizzah, to tighten the Principality's grip.
What strategic move did Ilghazi make before the battle?
—Ilghazi strategically gathered his forces and encircled the Antiochene camp from three sides.
What caused chaos and disorientation among the Latin ranks?
—A strong wind named khamsin blew intense dust, hindering the visibility of the Crusaders.
00:05On June 28th, 1119, the Latin soldiers in the camp of Antioch faced a Muslim army led by Ilghazi.
01:59Baldwin le Bourg of Edessa was elected as the new king of Jerusalem.
13:24Roger of Salerno captured northern fortresses, including A'zaz and Bizzah, to tighten the Principality's grip.
15:24Ilghazi strategically gathered his forces and encircled the Antiochene camp from three sides.
18:47A strong wind named khamsin blew intense dust, hindering the visibility of the Crusaders.
19:25Roger of Salerno was killed in battle, and the Holy Cross of Antioch fell into the hands of the attackers.
19:41The Crusaders were surrounded and defeated, resulting in the fall of Antioch's main insignia.
