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Why did the crusaders want to seize Antioch prior to moving on toward Jerusalem and what would have been the likely result if they had not taken Antioch
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Why did the crusaders want to seize Antioch prior to moving on toward Jerusalem and what would have been the likely result if they had not taken Antioch

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This was a strategic move, Antioch served as a gateway to Syria and the Holy land.
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