015.Battle of al-Buqaia_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| Games Played: | 0 |
| SM: | 3 |
| Turns: | 36 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: June 15th, 1163 - Size: Medium - Location: Inab and surrounding area
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Following the death of Baldwin III, Amalric I become King of Jerusalem. During this time, the Fatimids of Egypt were in decline and both the Crusaders of Jerusalem and the other Crusader states, along with Nur as-Din Zengi, the emir of both Damascus and Mosul, were eager to prevent the other from gaining control over the riches of Egypt. Simultaneously, Nur ad-Din sent an army to Egypt and launched an offensive into Lebanon. For Nur ad-Din, his decision to divide his forces proved to be a mistake. It was during this time that fresh Crusaders were arriving from Europe, and they were eager to make their mark. The result of these maneuvers culminated in a clash of arms near Al-Buqaia, near the Beqaa Valley. An area that continues to be a hot spot many centuries later.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
This scenario has no preferred side. And should be equally matched. However, as the Crusaders are the phasing side, the victory dialog will show that the Crusader Alliance is the first side. This will also make for a good Head-to-Head game.
Suggested Reading: Smail, R. C. (1995). Crusading Warfare 1097-1193, Chapter V, Part IV.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Following the death of Baldwin III, Amalric I become King of Jerusalem. During this time, the Fatimids of Egypt were in decline and both the Crusaders of Jerusalem and the other Crusader states, along with Nur as-Din Zengi, the emir of both Damascus and Mosul, were eager to prevent the other from gaining control over the riches of Egypt. Simultaneously, Nur ad-Din sent an army to Egypt and launched an offensive into Lebanon. For Nur ad-Din, his decision to divide his forces proved to be a mistake. It was during this time that fresh Crusaders were arriving from Europe, and they were eager to make their mark. The result of these maneuvers culminated in a clash of arms near Al-Buqaia, near the Beqaa Valley. An area that continues to be a hot spot many centuries later.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
This scenario has no preferred side. And should be equally matched. However, as the Crusaders are the phasing side, the victory dialog will show that the Crusader Alliance is the first side. This will also make for a good Head-to-Head game.
Suggested Reading: Smail, R. C. (1995). Crusading Warfare 1097-1193, Chapter V, Part IV.
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