023.Battle of al-Babein_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: March 18th, 1167 - Size: Small - Location: Giza, Egypt
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Historical - From the time that he was crowned King of Jerusalem, King Amalric I was determined to take control of Egypt with all its wealth. He had to, at all costs, prevent the Seljuk sultan, Nur al-Din, from successfully doing the same. King Amalric knew that if Nur al-Din could unite Egypt with Syria, the Kingdom of Jerusalem would be next.
At this time, Egypt was ruled by the Fatimids, and in order to prevent their overthrow by Nur al-Din, it would be necessary to form an alliance with the Crusaders of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. In 1167, Nur al-Din sent one of his trusted lieutenants to Egypt, Shirkuh bin Shadhi. Shirkuh assembled his army and brought with him his nephew, Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, better known in the western world as Saladin.
With both armies marching toward Egypt, a battle was sure to happen. And happen it did, at al-Babein. Though not a large battle by all accounts, it would set the stage for future battles with many of them facing the Crusader forces against the future ruler of the Muslim World in the Levant, Saladin.
Hence, the Battle of al-Babein, also known as the Battle of Giza. The plan followed a familiar Seljuk tactic. Feign a retreat, lure as many as possible away from the main battlefield, then turn and fight a smaller and surprised enemy. As with so many previous battles of this sort, the plan worked perfectly. Amalric chased Shirkuh's central banner, commanded by Saladin, with a smaller force of mounted knights and Turkopoles. By the time of the battle, some of Amalric's infantry had caught up with the mounted force. This force was absent Amalric's slower and less motivated Egyptian allies. Once they paused at a point where the desert met the cultivated land used for farming, Amalric was forced to fight. The town of Giza was in his rear. Fortunately, the town was deserted of fighting men and its gates were open to all. With the field of battle prepared, choose your command and let your destiny rule your fate.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Can be played as either side against the AI or can be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Smail, R.C. Crusading Warfare (1097-1193), Pages 183-184.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Historical - From the time that he was crowned King of Jerusalem, King Amalric I was determined to take control of Egypt with all its wealth. He had to, at all costs, prevent the Seljuk sultan, Nur al-Din, from successfully doing the same. King Amalric knew that if Nur al-Din could unite Egypt with Syria, the Kingdom of Jerusalem would be next.
At this time, Egypt was ruled by the Fatimids, and in order to prevent their overthrow by Nur al-Din, it would be necessary to form an alliance with the Crusaders of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. In 1167, Nur al-Din sent one of his trusted lieutenants to Egypt, Shirkuh bin Shadhi. Shirkuh assembled his army and brought with him his nephew, Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, better known in the western world as Saladin.
With both armies marching toward Egypt, a battle was sure to happen. And happen it did, at al-Babein. Though not a large battle by all accounts, it would set the stage for future battles with many of them facing the Crusader forces against the future ruler of the Muslim World in the Levant, Saladin.
Hence, the Battle of al-Babein, also known as the Battle of Giza. The plan followed a familiar Seljuk tactic. Feign a retreat, lure as many as possible away from the main battlefield, then turn and fight a smaller and surprised enemy. As with so many previous battles of this sort, the plan worked perfectly. Amalric chased Shirkuh's central banner, commanded by Saladin, with a smaller force of mounted knights and Turkopoles. By the time of the battle, some of Amalric's infantry had caught up with the mounted force. This force was absent Amalric's slower and less motivated Egyptian allies. Once they paused at a point where the desert met the cultivated land used for farming, Amalric was forced to fight. The town of Giza was in his rear. Fortunately, the town was deserted of fighting men and its gates were open to all. With the field of battle prepared, choose your command and let your destiny rule your fate.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Can be played as either side against the AI or can be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Smail, R.C. Crusading Warfare (1097-1193), Pages 183-184.
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