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Battle of Mansurah — Crusaders Trapped and Defeated in Egypt (1221 AD | Crusades Ep. 41)

In 1221 AD, the Battle of Mansurah marked the catastrophic end of the Fifth Crusade. After capturing Damietta, crusader forces advanced deep into Egypt, only to be trapped by the flooding of the Nile and encircled by Muslim armies. The encirclement forced the crusaders to surrender, resulting in a decisive defeat that nullified their earlier gains. The battle highlighted the challenges of campaigning in hostile territory and the strategic skill of the Egyptian defenders in turning the environment to their advantage.

Swords and Shadows Shorts presents Episode 41 of our 50-part Crusades series, focusing on the Battle of Mansurah. This short captures the disaster that befell the crusaders, the tactics employed by Muslim forces, and the consequences that ended the Fifth Crusade in failure. Subscribe to follow all 50 episodes exploring the greatest battles, victories, defeats, and turning points of the Crusades. Like, comment, and share this episode with history enthusiasts who enjoy medieval warfare. For detailed maps and extended analysis, visit our long-form history channel linked in the description.
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50 Battles of the Crusades explores the wars, leaders, and turning points that defined the Crusading era — from the First Crusade to the fall of Acre.

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