Battle of Dorylaeum
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Wars, Battles, Crusades, Catholic Church, Catholics, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: British History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Asia Minor
- Date: July 1, 1097
Article abstract: Type of action: Cavalry battle in the First Crusade. Result: Conquest of western Asia Minor formerly under Turkish control.
On June 26, 1097, the crusader army resumed its march south after the successful conquest of Nicaea, the capital city of Sultan Kilij Arslan. The army marched in two columns, with the smaller column of about 10,000 under the command of Prince Bohemund in the lead.
On July 1, the sultan’s army of 30,000 horse archers ambushed this lead column in a valley near Dorylaeum. Outnumbered and assailed by relentless...
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