028.Siege of Alexandria 1167_c - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: July 5th, 1149 - Size: Large - Location: City of Alexandria
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Variant - Shirkuh, having been ordered by his lord and master, Nur ad-Din, moved into Egypt. Both he and his nephew Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, later known as just Saladin, entered the great city of Alexandria following the 18 March 1167 Battle of al-Babein. The city was loyal to jihad and turned their backs on Shawar, who had allied himself with the King of Jerusalem and the enemy of Islam.
Alexandria was Egypt's second largest city and was already under a partial blockade by a fleet of Crusader ships that controlled the sea access to the city. After the first month of the siege, Skirkuh split his force, leaving about half with Salah ad Din and the remaining forces he took with him to levy more troops with the intent of returning. During this time, the city began to feel the effects of food shortages. Time was running out for both Salah ad-Din and the population of Alexandria.
In this variant of the siege of Alexandria, the Crusaders will start with more of their army and Muslim allies already inside the city. Their task will be rampage through the narrow streets and kill any defender or civilian they come across. Additionally, they will attempt to capture some if not all of the victory hexes.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Anti-Crusader Alliance against the Crusader Alliance AI but can be played as either side against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Recommended Reading: A History of the Crusades II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem, by Steven Runciman-Part IV, The Lure of Egypt.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Variant - Shirkuh, having been ordered by his lord and master, Nur ad-Din, moved into Egypt. Both he and his nephew Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, later known as just Saladin, entered the great city of Alexandria following the 18 March 1167 Battle of al-Babein. The city was loyal to jihad and turned their backs on Shawar, who had allied himself with the King of Jerusalem and the enemy of Islam.
Alexandria was Egypt's second largest city and was already under a partial blockade by a fleet of Crusader ships that controlled the sea access to the city. After the first month of the siege, Skirkuh split his force, leaving about half with Salah ad Din and the remaining forces he took with him to levy more troops with the intent of returning. During this time, the city began to feel the effects of food shortages. Time was running out for both Salah ad-Din and the population of Alexandria.
In this variant of the siege of Alexandria, the Crusaders will start with more of their army and Muslim allies already inside the city. Their task will be rampage through the narrow streets and kill any defender or civilian they come across. Additionally, they will attempt to capture some if not all of the victory hexes.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Anti-Crusader Alliance against the Crusader Alliance AI but can be played as either side against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Recommended Reading: A History of the Crusades II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem, by Steven Runciman-Part IV, The Lure of Egypt.
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