After occupying the port of Damietta, the Crusaders marched south towards Cairo in July 1221, but were turned back after their dwindling supplies led to a forced retreat.
Setelah menduduki pelabuhan Damietta, para Tentara Salib bergerak ke selatan menuju Kairo pada bulan Juli 1221, tetapi kemudian berbalik setelah kekurangan perbekalan menyebabkan mereka terpaksa mengundurkan diri.