The Siege of Damietta took place during the Fifth Crusade from 1218 to 1219. Crusaders aimed to capture the Egyptian city of Damietta to gain a strategic foothold in the region. The siege began in 1218, and the Crusaders faced strong resistance from the Ayyubid forces led by Salah ad-Din's successors. After months of fighting, the Crusaders successfully captured Damietta in 1219. However, their victory was short-lived, as they struggled to maintain control and faced logistical challenges. The siege ultimately highlighted the difficulties of the Crusades and the complexities of warfare in the Holy Land.