Starving Crusaders March Around Jerusalem: Three Days Before Taking It
Fifteen thousand starving Crusader soldiers marched barefoot around Jerusalem's walls in a religious procession while Muslim defenders watched from the ramparts. The desperate display of faith, inspired by a vision reported by a priest, rallied the demoralized army for a final assault. Six days later, the Crusaders breached the walls and captured the city in a bloody massacre.
July 8, 1099
927 years ago
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