022.Siege of Bilbeis 1163_b - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: September 20th, 1163 - Size: Medium - Location: Bilbeis, Egypt
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Variant - In 1163, King Baldwin III died unexpectedly and without a direct heir. With no son to succeed him, his brother Amalric was crowned King of Jerusalem. The newly crowned King Amalric was determined to make his reign a success and that meant building a greater power base for the King of Jerusalem. His first act to secure his success was to march an army into the Fatimid territory of Egypt. Amalric's first target was the walled city of Bilbeis.
This scenario is a variant of the Siege of Bilbeis 1163_a. You will notice that there is a Fatimid relief force on the map. Additionally, more forces from the Kingdom of Jerusalem have arrived. Most of these are from the orders of the Templars and Hospitallers.
If you choose to play as the King of Jerusalem, you will need to defeat not just the city garrison, but also the relief force. And this time, the Fatimids will outnumber the Crusaders. On the other hand, if you choose to play as the commander of the Fatimids, you must be careful of the Crusader heavy cavalry and their trebuchet catapults. These are dangerous weapons, but skillful maneuvering with your numerically superior force can defeat these invaders. Also, if the opportunity presents itself, use the city gates to surprise your enemy. They will often not expect it.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader Alliance (Kingdom of Jerusalem) against the Anti-Crusader Alliance AI (Fatimid Egyptians) but can also be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land by Thomas Asbridge--Chapter 9, The Wealth of Egypt.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Variant - In 1163, King Baldwin III died unexpectedly and without a direct heir. With no son to succeed him, his brother Amalric was crowned King of Jerusalem. The newly crowned King Amalric was determined to make his reign a success and that meant building a greater power base for the King of Jerusalem. His first act to secure his success was to march an army into the Fatimid territory of Egypt. Amalric's first target was the walled city of Bilbeis.
This scenario is a variant of the Siege of Bilbeis 1163_a. You will notice that there is a Fatimid relief force on the map. Additionally, more forces from the Kingdom of Jerusalem have arrived. Most of these are from the orders of the Templars and Hospitallers.
If you choose to play as the King of Jerusalem, you will need to defeat not just the city garrison, but also the relief force. And this time, the Fatimids will outnumber the Crusaders. On the other hand, if you choose to play as the commander of the Fatimids, you must be careful of the Crusader heavy cavalry and their trebuchet catapults. These are dangerous weapons, but skillful maneuvering with your numerically superior force can defeat these invaders. Also, if the opportunity presents itself, use the city gates to surprise your enemy. They will often not expect it.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader Alliance (Kingdom of Jerusalem) against the Anti-Crusader Alliance AI (Fatimid Egyptians) but can also be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land by Thomas Asbridge--Chapter 9, The Wealth of Egypt.
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