What forced Philip III to retreat during his Crusade?
A mutiny amongst his soldiers
His army's lack of food
A powerful opposing force
His army's sickness
Answer
Philip III of France was forced to retreat from his Crusade in 1270 because of his army's sickness. The Crusaders were besieging Tunis when the disease broke out, and it quickly spread throughout the army. Philip himself was one of the many who fell ill, and he was forced to return to France. The Crusade was a failure, and Philip's reputation was damaged as a result.
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