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What strategy did Manuel use in response to Muslim advances in the Holy Land?
Combined invasion of Fatimid Egypt
Surrender
Diplomacy
Single-handed invasion
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The strategy utilized by Manuel Komnenos in response to Muslim advances in the Holy Land was a multifaceted approach that involved a maritime assault coupled with a simultaneous invasion of Fatimid Egypt. This two-pronged strategy aimed to divert and overwhelm Muslim forces, thereby alleviating pressure on the Holy Land and safeguarding the interests of the Byzantine Empire in the region.
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