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.
👉 Watch till the end for rare insights and unheard stories from the heart of the Crusader campaigns.
📌 Timestamps
02:20 - Summery
05:00 - Background
08:00 - Pope's declaration of war and preaching
14:10 - Military strength
14:10 - Arrival in Iberia and Levant
17:50 - Situation in Holy Land
21:00 - Crusade of Andrew II of Hungary
22:15 - Andrew II of Hungary
27:57 - Campaign in Egypt
29:27 - Tower of Damietta
32:03 - Preparing for the siege
34:55 - Siege of Damietta
38:34 - Saint Francis in Egypt
41:45 - John of Brienne's return to Jerusalem
44:13 - Destruction in Mansoura
50:04 - Negotiations with al-Kamil
50:58- Legacy of the Fifth Crusade
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