The siege by the crusaders (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Revision Notes
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The siege by the crusaders
Siege of Antioch
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On the way to Jerusalem, the crusader army reached Antioch. Besieging the city was difficult due to lack of supplies and extreme winter conditions. But due to internal conflict and Bohemond's negotiation with a traitor, Antioch finally fell after an 8-month siege.
On 20 October, 1097, after a four-month journey across Asia Minor, the crusaders reached the Iron Bridge, outside Antioch. This paved the way for the advancing army.
Siege of Antioch
