First siege of Arsuf
The first siege of Arsuf, originally Apollonia, took place in 1099, just after the First Crusade. It was carried out by Godfrey of Bouillon after the city failed to pay a previously agreed tribute. The attempt to capture the city failed for want of ships.
| Siege of Arsuf | |||||||
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| Part of the Crusades | |||||||
Gerard of Avesnes exposed on the walls of Arsuf. Illustration by Gustave Doré (1877) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Fatimid Caliphate | Kingdom of Jerusalem | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Governor of Arsuf | Godfrey of Bouillon | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | 3,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
First siege of Arsuf Location within Israel | |||||||
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