After the crusaders had captured Antioch, the weakest part of the fortifications was that between the city and the citadel, which was still in Turkish hands. A deep ditch and rampart were built to protect the city at this point, largely by Raymond of Toulouse and Bohemond. A major attack was made from the citadel on the city, and Bohemond, who was on duty with with Everard of Le Puiset, Radulf of Fontaines, Raimbold Croton, Peter, son of Gisla and Aubrey and Ivo of Grandmesnil, was placed in a very difficult position: but Robert of Flanders and Robert of Normandy rushed up to beat off the attackers