029.Siege of Bilbeis 1168_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
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Date: November 4th, 1168 - Size: Small - Location: Bilbeis, Egypt
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Historical - In the Spring of 1168, King Amalric sent emissaries to the Byzantine emperor Manuel to form an alliance that would lead to another invasion of Egypt and with its conquest, divide the spoils of that ancient land. Shawar was showing signs of distrust and resentment toward the Crusaders and resented the Crusader garrison in Cairo. In an effort to undermine is Frankish allies, Shawar attempted to persuade Nur ad-Din to form an alliance of their own that would war on the Crusader states and perhaps even eradicate their presence from the Levant.
With no word having yet arrived from the emperor, King Amalric decided to march his army out from Ascalon in October 1168 and toward Egypt. Amalric's first target was the walled city of Bilbeis. Though not strongly held, its garrison leader, Taiy, the son of Shawar, refused to open its gates and the siege began on the 1st of November. This scenario starts on the third day, following the Frankish arrival and the fate of Bilbeis hangs in the balance.
As the leader of the Crusader army, you must penetrate the city and decimate the defenders. As leader of the garrison, you will not have the option to negotiate, you must successfully defend the city or die trying.
Ladders have been allocated to select Crusader units.
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: A History of the Crusades II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem, by Steven Runciman-Part IV, The Lure of Egypt. pg. 310. The Lure of Egypt. pg. 310.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Historical - In the Spring of 1168, King Amalric sent emissaries to the Byzantine emperor Manuel to form an alliance that would lead to another invasion of Egypt and with its conquest, divide the spoils of that ancient land. Shawar was showing signs of distrust and resentment toward the Crusaders and resented the Crusader garrison in Cairo. In an effort to undermine is Frankish allies, Shawar attempted to persuade Nur ad-Din to form an alliance of their own that would war on the Crusader states and perhaps even eradicate their presence from the Levant.
With no word having yet arrived from the emperor, King Amalric decided to march his army out from Ascalon in October 1168 and toward Egypt. Amalric's first target was the walled city of Bilbeis. Though not strongly held, its garrison leader, Taiy, the son of Shawar, refused to open its gates and the siege began on the 1st of November. This scenario starts on the third day, following the Frankish arrival and the fate of Bilbeis hangs in the balance.
As the leader of the Crusader army, you must penetrate the city and decimate the defenders. As leader of the garrison, you will not have the option to negotiate, you must successfully defend the city or die trying.
Ladders have been allocated to select Crusader units.
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: A History of the Crusades II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem, by Steven Runciman-Part IV, The Lure of Egypt. pg. 310. The Lure of Egypt. pg. 310.
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