Battle of the Dog River

Battle of the Dog River
Part of Crusades

Battle of Dog River
DateOctober 1100
Location
Nahr al-Kalb river in Lebanon.
Result Crusader Victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Jerusalem Seljuk Turks of Damascus
Commanders and leaders
Baldwin of Edessa Duqaq of Damascus
Strength
200 Knights
500 infantry		 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The Battle of the Dog River was fought in 1100 between Crusader forces and the Seljuk Turks near the Nahr al-Kalb river in what is now modern day Lebanon. The Crusaders were led by Baldwin of Boulogne, who had been the Count of Edessa while the Turks were led by Duqaq of Damascus. The Crusaders were victorious and Baldwin was able to travel to Jerusalem unopposed in order to be crowned as the next King of Jerusalem.

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