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The victory in battle of Azaz on 1125 allowed the Crusaders to regain much of the influence they had lost after their defeat at Ager Sanguinis in 1119. Baldwin II planned to attack Aleppo as well, but Antioch, which passed to Bohemund II when he came of age in 1126, began to fight with Edessa and the plan fell through. Aleppo and Mosul were united under the much stronger ruler Zengi in 1128, and Crusader control of northern Syria began to dwindle.
WI Kingdom of Jerusalem had captured Aleppo then? It was a strong point in Syria and could be used for raids in Damascus area...
How is this altering History? Any thoughts?
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