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Battle of La Forbie

1244 • Gaza Feldschlacht
Battle of La Forbie as depicted in the manuscript identified as Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 016II; the second part of the Chronica Majora, a work written and illustrated by the English monk Matthew Paris. On the right, Knight Templars, with a black and white flag. in [1]

Battle of La Forbie as depicted in the manuscript identified as Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 016II; the second part of the Chronica Majora, a work written and illustrated by the English monk Matthew Paris. On the right, Knight Templars, with a black and white flag. in [1]

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battle of la forbie

battle of la forbie

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Historical Overview

Devastating defeat of the military orders against Egypt.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Ayyubid victory.

Ayyubid Garrison

  • Commander: Baibars (General)
  • Strength: ca. 11.000
  • Casualties: Gering

Crusaders & Damascus

  • Commander: Walter von Brienne
  • Strength: ca. 12.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

Attempt to maintain control over the Holy Land.

Conflict / War

Sixth Crusade

Strategic success.

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