During the People's Crusade, part of the larger Crusades movement, approximately 20,000 to 30,000 Crusaders initially set out, but many faced severe hardships, including starvation and attacks. By the time they reached Asia Minor, only a fraction remained, with estimates suggesting around 5,000 to 10,000 Crusaders arrived. They ultimately faced the Turks in battles, but the Crusaders suffered significant defeats, particularly at the Battle of Civetot in 1096, which led to the collapse of the People's Crusade.
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