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Blake Hill

Brandon Alexander

First Crusade: Siege of Jerusalem

Seth Moss

First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon

Battle of DorylaeumBattle of Dorylaeum† This battle was almost a disaster for the crusaders.This battle was almost a disaster for the crusaders.† They where slaughtered by Turkish archers.They where slaughtered by Turkish archers.† 50,000 soldiers of Kilij Arslan, Seljuk Sultan of Rum 50,000 soldiers of Kilij Arslan, Seljuk Sultan of Rum

attacked from the side.attacked from the side.† The crusader’s army had 150,000 to 350,000 men.The crusader’s army had 150,000 to 350,000 men.† The crusaders were forced back to their camps.The crusaders were forced back to their camps.† Duke Godfrey helped them defeat the Turkish army.Duke Godfrey helped them defeat the Turkish army.

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Crusaders armory during the battle Crusaders armory during the battle of dorylaeumof dorylaeum

The sword was the main weapon used by a crusader.

The dagger was the secondary weapon of a crusader.The battle

axe is another weapon the crusaders used in battle

The shield was used as weapon and defense.

Turkish archersTurkish archers The archer’s bow and arrows where his main choice of weapon

archers used short swords as a secondary weapon.

Turkish archer

Turkish archer shooting a crusader.

Turkish armoryTurkish armory The scimitar was the sword used by the Turks.

The Turkish dagger.

The axe was used by the strongest soldiers

Turkish soldier with spear

Special weapons used in the Special weapons used in the crusades.crusades.

Crusader’s catapult.

Crusader siege tower.

Crusader battering ram.

Flaming arrows.

Siege of JerusalemSiege of Jerusalem

† The Crusaders The Crusaders assaulted the Muslims.assaulted the Muslims.

† They built siege They built siege towers and launched towers and launched their main attack.their main attack.

† After two attacks of After two attacks of different commanders different commanders the city walls fell.the city walls fell.

† The Crusaders The Crusaders massacred the massacred the Muslims.Muslims.

Main Leaders of The Main Leaders of The CrusadesCrusades

Godfrey of BouillonBaldwin of Boulogne

Count Raymond IV of Toulouse

Count Raymond lV of Count Raymond lV of ToulouseToulouse..Eldest, began at 60

Greedy, vain, obstinate

Valuable leadership

Questionable morals

Godfrey of BouillonGodfrey of Bouillon

† Brother of BaldwinBrother of Baldwin† Was a legendWas a legend† Became the perfect knightBecame the perfect knight† Had sibling feud.Had sibling feud.

Baldwin of BoulogneBaldwin of Boulogne

† Cold and distant.Cold and distant.† Power hungry and arrogant Power hungry and arrogant † Did not want a position in the ChurchDid not want a position in the Church

Battle of AscalonBattle of Ascalon

† The last battle of the First Crusades.The last battle of the First Crusades.† Al-Afdal raised 50,000 men to recapture Al-Afdal raised 50,000 men to recapture

the city.the city.† Godfrey of Bouillon called scattered Godfrey of Bouillon called scattered

crusaders together.crusaders together.† The 10,000 crusaders were out The 10,000 crusaders were out

numbered 5 to 1. numbered 5 to 1. † They charged Al-Afdal army by surprise.They charged Al-Afdal army by surprise.

Crusades ArmorCrusades Armor

The crusades used body armor like this.

This is a crusader dressed for war.

Crusaders used helmets for protection.

The crusaders also used armor for their horses.

Egyptian armorEgyptian armor

Horse armorHorse armor

Fortress defenses Fortress defenses

Reference pageReference pageRickard, J. (3 April 2001), Battle of Dorylaeum, 1 July 1097, http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_dorylaeum.html