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BATTLE OF HARENC Date: 1098
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BATTLE OF HARENC Date: 1098
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This evocative print depicts the pivotal moment of the Battle of Harrenc, which took place on August 2, 1098. The scene unfolds as the Crusader army, led by Count Raimon IV of Toulouse and Bohemund of Taranto, charges against the Seljuk Turks under the command of Sultan Kilij Arslan I. The Crusaders, having recently captured Antioch during the First Crusade, were determined to secure their hold on the region and expand their territories. The Battle of Harrenc was a decisive victory for the Crusaders, who managed to repel the Turkish forces despite being outnumbered. The engagement took place near the Orontes River, and the fertile plains surrounding the river provided an ideal battleground for both sides. The Crusaders' heavy cavalry, armed with lances and shields, charged into the Turkish infantry, causing chaos and confusion. The Turks, renowned for their archery skills, retaliated with a hail of arrows, but the Crusaders' armor protected them from the projectiles. The print vividly captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield, with horses rearing and soldiers clashing swords. Smoke rises from the battlefield, obscuring the horizon, and the cacophony of war drums and cries echoes through the air. The outcome of the battle was a significant turning point in the Crusades, allowing the Crusaders to establish a foothold in the region and secure their territorial gains. The Battle of Harrenc remains an important chapter in the history of the Crusades and a testament to the bravery and determination of the Crusader forces.
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