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Battle of Dorylaeum

Type Event Region Anatolia Time 1097

On 1 July 1097, the Crusaders were surprised by Seljuk Sultan Kilij Arslan I near Dorylaeum (modern Eskişehir) while crossing Anatolia, but reinforce…

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  1. 1097Dorylaeum · AnatoliaKilij Arslan led Turkish cavalry in a surprise attack on the Crusader vanguard camp; Raymond's troops held on desperately under the scorching sun and arrow fire, suffering heavy casualties.
  2. 1097Dorylaeum · AnatoliaGodfrey and Bohemond arrived with the main reinforcements on the flank of the battlefield; the Crusaders charged with heavy cavalry and routed the Turkish army, winning a decisive victory.

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