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Pic: Capturing the fortress of Ma'arat-Al Nurman (formerly Marrah) in the province of Antioch, 1098 by Decaisne, Henri
>During the first crusade
>The crusaders built a siege tower, which allowed them to pour over the walls of the city
>At the same time a group of knights scaled the undefended walls on the other side of the city
Battle outside the walls of Antioch, 1098
>Tired and starved Crusaders numbered in 20,000 or less vs the Fresh Turkish Muslim army of 35,000 - 40,000
>Crusaders had light losses while the Muslims had severe losses - majority of their army.
>Crusader victory.