Dive into the dramatic saga of the Fifth Crusade (1217–1221) known as Children's Crusade — a bold but ill-fated attempt to reclaim Jerusalem through Egypt. Discover the strategy, betrayal, and religious zeal that shaped this turbulent chapter of the Crusades. From the shores of Acre to the Nile Delta, we explore the ambitions of Pope Innocent III, the failure at Damietta, and how this campaign changed the course of medieval history. <br /><br />👉 Watch till the end for rare insights and unheard stories from the heart of the Crusader campaigns. <br /><br />📌 Timestamps <br />02:20 - Summery <br />05:00 - Background <br />08:00 - Pope's declaration of war and preaching <br />14:10 - Military strength <br />14:10 - Arrival in Iberia and Levant <br />17:50 - Situation in Holy Land <br />21:00 - Crusade of Andrew II of Hungary <br />22:15 - Andrew II of Hungary <br />27:57 - Campaign in Egypt <br />29:27 - Tower of Damietta <br />32:03 - Preparing for the siege <br />34:55 - Siege of Damietta <br />38:34 - Saint Francis in Egypt <br />41:45 - John of Brienne's return to Jerusalem <br />44:13 - Destruction in Mansoura <br />50:04 - Negotiations with al-Kamil <br />50:58- Legacy of the Fifth Crusade <br /><br />📚 Sources and Credits: [List your references if any] <br /><br />👍 Like, 💬 Comment, and 🔔 Subscribe for more medieval history! <br /><br /><br />#5thCrusade #CrusaderHistory #MedievalWars #HistoryDocumentary #HolyWar #CrusadesExplained #Damietta #MiddleAges #FIFTHCRUSADE
