Campaign from Antioch ended in inconclusive confrontation near Aleppo

Summary:
Baldwin II went with the True Cross to Antioch, which was almost under siege before he came. On his arrival the Turks withdrew towards Aleppo and were joined by forces from Damascus. He approached the Turkish army and skirmished for three days with casualties, but there was no battle. Most of the Turks withdrew towards the east. Baldwin withdrew from Aleppo to Antioch, but had to stay nearby to protect the principality. However he sent the True Cross back to Jerusalem 
Dates:
 
Baldwin of Bourcq, Baldwin II, king of Jerusalem (Baldwin 52)
  • He went with the True Cross to Antioch, which was almost under siege; at his approach the Turks withdrew towards Aleppo and were joined by forces from Damascus; he skirmished for three days with the Turkish army and had casualties, without a battle; most of the Turks left eastwards (:) Fulcher of Chartres 3.9.5-6
  • He withdrew from Aleppo to Antioch, but had to stay near there to protect the principality; however he sent the True Cross back to Jerusalem (:) Fulcher of Chartres 3.9.7