Battle of Ramleh
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Wars, Battles, Crusades, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Catholic Church, Catholics, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History, African History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Palestine
- Date: September 6, 1101
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in Crusades. Result: Crusaders repulse Egyptian invasion of Palestine.
The Fatimids, in an attempt to win back Jerusalem from the Crusaders, launched an invasion of Palestine. Baldwin I, the Frankish king of Jerusalem, a rash and reckless leader, refused to await reenforcements and marched with his tough veterans, 200 knights, 60 mounted sergeants, and 900 infantry divided into six corps, each containing horsemen and foot soldiers.
When the armies were one thousand yards apart, the Frankish knights charged...
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