Military & Warfare

Crusaders Driven from Acre Stronghold

In a decisive assault, the Mamluks captured Acre, the last significant Crusader stronghold in the Holy Land. This marked the conclusion of nearly two centuries of intermittent Christian rule in the region. The siege lasted for several months and ended with fierce fighting, resulting in widespread devastation. The fall of Acre signified not only a military defeat for the Crusaders but also the end of their influence in the Levant, as the Mamluk Sultanate solidified its control over the area.

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