Usama & his uncle on the road from Shayzar to Kafartab

Summary:
Usama and his uncle Sultan were travelling from Shayzar to Kafartab, when they were caught between the Franks of Kafartab and those of Apamea. Sultan divided his forces: he dealt with the threat from Apamea, while Usama, with a handful of men, convinced the Franks of Kafartab that he had many more, keeping them inactive. Sultan praised him for this trick, which was a vital part of their victory 
Dates:
1120 
'Izz al-Din Abu l-'Asakir Sultan (Sultan 101)
  • While with Usama 101 on a journey from Shayzar to Kafartab, they were caught between the Franks of Kafartab and others coming from Apamea; Sultan took most of their men and dealt with the latter, Usama remained with a handful but tied down the Franks of Kafartab, who thought he had many more (:) Usama 151-152
Usama b. Munqidh (Usama 101)
  • While with Sultan 101 on a journey from Shayzar to Kafartab, they were caught between the Franks of Kafartab and others from Apamea; while Sultan dealt with the latter, Usama tied down the former, tricking them into thinking he had a large force; Sultan praised him as a vital part of the victory (:) Usama 151-152