The capture of Jerusalem: preparations, tactics and the sack of the city (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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When did crusaders march to Jerusalem?
When did crusaders march to Jerusalem?
December 1098
When did crusaders arrive at Jerusalem?
When did crusaders arrive at Jerusalem?
Mid-1099
First assault attempt date?
First assault attempt date?
13 June
When did Genoese ships arrive w/ supplies?
When did Genoese ships arrive w/ supplies?
4 days after first assault
Date of penitential procession
Date of penitential procession
8 July
When did Godfrey shift siege tower east?
When did Godfrey shift siege tower east?
13 July (at night)
When did Raymond begin SW assault?
When did Raymond begin SW assault?
15 July
Number of siege towers completed
Number of siege towers completed
Two
Meaning of 'Deus Vult'
Meaning of 'Deus Vult'
God wills it
What did crusaders do to Muslim/Jewish populations?
What did crusaders do to Muslim/Jewish populations?
Widespread massacre to 'cleanse' city