Baldwin II proclaimed a general mobilisation of his army to invade Damascus. They gathered in two groups, which met at Tiberias on the way to invade Damascus. As they advanced, they destroyed a tower, passed the Christian village of Salome, and reached Marj as-Suffar, where a battle was fought. Tughtakin's son, Buri, had just gathered large forces. The struggle was long, confused [made more so by confusion in the sources] and of unprecedented ferocity. The outcome was in doubt till the end, and Baldwin II played a glorious part. Tughtakin was defeated, despite valiant attempts to motivate his troops, and he and Buri fled. Baldwin during his journey home captured two towers, storming one and killing the defenders, and taking the other on terms