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Siege of Damietta
1218 - 1219 • Nildelta Belagerung
Historical Overview
Conquest of the Egyptian port of Damietta as a base.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Crusader victory.
Crusaders (5th C.)
- Commander: Johann von Brienne
- Strength: ca. 30.000
- Casualties: Sehr hoch
Ayyubid Garrison
- Commander: al-Kamil
- Strength: ca. 20.000
- Casualties: Hoch
Strategic Context
Attempt to conquer Jerusalem via Egypt.
Conflict / War
Fifth Crusade
Crusader victory.
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