12 авг 1099 г. - Battle of Ascalon

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The Battle of Ascalon, occurring on August 12, 1099, shortly after the capture of Jerusalem, is often regarded as the concluding engagement of the First Crusade. Here's a summary of the significant events:

Background:

After the successful siege of Jerusalem by the Crusaders on July 15, 1099, they learned of an approaching Fatimid army led by vizier al-Afdal Shahanshah, estimated to be around 20,000 strong.
Under the leadership of Godfrey of Bouillon, the Crusader army, numbering approximately 10,200, decided to confront the Fatimid threat head-on rather than await a siege of Jerusalem.
Battle:

On the morning of August 12, the Crusader army launched a surprise attack on the Fatimid camp outside the walls of Ascalon while the Fatimids were still asleep.
The Fatimids, caught off guard and with insufficient guards posted, were quickly overwhelmed by the Crusader assault.
The battle lasted for a relatively short duration, with the Crusaders decisively defeating the half-ready Fatimid infantry and causing panic among the Fatimid ranks.
The Fatimid vizier al-Afdal fled by ship to Egypt, leaving behind significant casualties and vast amounts of loot for the Crusaders to gather.
Aftermath:

Despite the victory, Godfrey failed to capture Ascalon itself, as the Fatimid garrison was willing to surrender only to Raymond of Toulouse, a condition that Godfrey did not accept.
The battle marked the effective end of the First Crusade, with many of the Crusaders fulfilling their vows of pilgrimage and returning to Europe.
Ascalon remained under Fatimid control, serving as a base for subsequent incursions into the Kingdom of Jerusalem until its eventual capture by the Crusaders in the Siege of Ascalon in 1153.
Overall, while the Battle of Ascalon secured the immediate safety of Jerusalem from the Fatimid threat, it also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the Crusaders in maintaining control over the region.

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