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Panicked retreat

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The Crusaders break through the perimeter surroundin­g the caliph’s tent and slay his bodyguards. The local Muslim forces, the least dependable of the caliph’s troops, are the first to flee the field. They are soon joined by the caliph. Seeing their commander flee, the rest of the Muslim troops try to escape; however, many are cut down from behind. The victorious Crusaders plunder the caliph’s baggage train.

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