(June 7th)
On this day in 1099 the Crusaders (of what would be the 1st Crusade) reached the walls of Jerusalem. Out of a possible 60,000 that set out, the force was down to some 12,000.
This date in history:
(June 7th)
On this day in 1099 the Crusaders (of what would be the 1st Crusade) reached the walls of Jerusalem. Out of a possible 60,000 that set out, the force was down to some 12,000.
Last edited by Pindar; 06-12-2005 at 06:51.
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