All Battles

Battle of Sais
-1208 • Nildelta
Historical Overview
Major land battle between Egyptian Pharaoh Merenptah and a coalition of Libyans and Sea Peoples (Shardana, Shekelesh, Tursha).
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Egyptian victory; crushing of the invasion force.
New Kingdom of Egypt
- Commander: Merenptah
- Strength: ca. 15.000 Mann
- Casualties: Moderat
Libyans & Sea Peoples
- Commander: Meryey
- Strength: ca. 20.000 (inkl. Familien)
- Casualties: Sehr hoch (ca. 6.000 Gefallene)
Strategic Context
Defending against a massive invasion from the west threatening the Egyptian heartland.
Conflict / War
Sea Peoples Invasions
Decisive Egyptian victory; crushing of the invasion force.
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