Battle of the Hama (1178) | |||||||
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Part of the Crusades | |||||||
A modern view of the city | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Jerusalem | Ayyubid Dynasty | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Unknown | Nasir al-Din Mengüverish | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Heavy | Unknown |
The battle of Hama happened in August 1178, when a Latin force raided the vicinity of Hama, which was under Ayyubid control. The Ayyubid repelled the raid and captured many prisoners who would be later executed.