All of Antioch's strongholds east of the…

All of Antioch's strongholds east of the Orontes River had been abandoned after the great Crusader defeat at the Battle of Harran in 1104.

In order to raise additional Crusader reinforcements, Bohemond of Taranto had embarked for Europe, leaving Tancred as regent in Antioch.

The new regent has begun to patiently recover the lost castles and walled towns.

Tancred lays siege to the castle of Artah, which is located twenty-five miles (forty kilometers) east-northeast of Antioch.

When Radwan tries to interfere with the operation, Tancred gives battle and defeats the army of Aleppo.

Little is known about the battle.

After this victory, Tancred will expand his conquests east of the Orontes with only minor opposition.