Historical Background
The siege of Antioch continued, and at the end of May 1098, a Turkish army under the command of Kerbogha approached. Before that army arrived, thr Crusaders had a stroke of good luck. A traitor inside Antioch assisted a small contingent to enter and open the gates. The Crusaders rushed in and the city garrison was overwhelmed – except for those who held out in the citadel. The Crusaders controlled most of the city, except for the citadel.
Shortly after, Kerbogha arrived and set siege to the Crusaders now inside Antioch. On Monday 28 June, the starving Crusaders chose a do-or-die battle over surrender and slavery. They emerged from the city bridge gate and began to form for battle. Although Kerbogha’s commanders urged him to attack immediately, he felt a preemptive strike would only partially destroy the Crusaders – and he wanted the entire army. His overconfidence led him to underestimate the size of the Crusader army, which in time occupied the entire plain and started to advance. Too late a Turk detachment was sent to harass the Crusader left wing, but Bohemond quickly sent them packing. Kerbogha began to order the entire army to attack , but it was too late. The ferocious Crusaders had thrown the main Turkish army into complete disarray. The army broke up and fled in several directions. As Kerbogha fled, the city citadel finally surrendered, and Bohemond claimed the city as his own.
The stage is set. The battle lines are drawn and you are in command. Can you change history?
War Council
Seljuq Turks Army
• Leader: Kerbogha
• 5 Command Cards
• 3 Inspired Actions tokens
• Move First 
Crusaders Army
• Leader: Bohemond
• 5 Command Cards
• 4 Inspired Actions tokens
Victory
7 Banners
Special Rules
The Relic rule is in effect for the Crusader player. The Relic is with the Auxilia unit inside Antioch.
• Retreat & Panic rule is in effect for the Seljuq Turk army.
• The Orontes River is impassable except at bridges.
• All the mountain hexes on the left of the map, are impassable.
• All Seljuq Turk Medium and Heavy cavalry units are armed with bows. No need to place bow markers. Some Light Cavalry are armed with bows. Use the proper bow and non-bow Light Cavalry blocks for these different units.
