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Baldwin III's Later Campaigns

Type Event Region Levant Time 1157

In 1157, King Baldwin III of Jerusalem counterattacked as Nur al-Din's forces shifted east, failing to take Homs but fighting Zengi's army along the …

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  1. 1157Homs · SyriaBaldwin III led the army of the Kingdom of Jerusalem north, attempting to recover Homs and other lost territories while Nur al-Din was on eastern campaign, but failed to take it due to supply problems and strong garrisons.
  2. 1157Litani River · LevantDuring the retreat, Baldwin's army was pursued by Nur al-Din's generals near the Litani River and heavy fighting ensued; the Crusaders eventually steadied their lines and withdrew safely, temporarily halting further Muslim advances southward.

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