032.Siege of Damietta_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: December 12th, 1169 - Size: Medium - Location: Damietta, Egypt
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Following King Amalric's failed attempted to capture Egypt and all its riches in 1168, he set about planning another invasion. This time he would seek the help of the Byzantine Emperor Manuel and the emperor was only too happy to provide that help. In fact, he provided 150 galleys that could carry troops, horses, and siege equipment. It had everything except the one thing needed for a potential long siege, FOOD. For the Byzantines, they brought with them only enough supplies for three months. For reasons that are unclear, King Amalric refused to share his army's supplies, and this became a major point of friction.
These petty disagreements, along with delays on the part of King Amalric, allowed Saladin, now the eminent ruler of Egypt, to funnel troops into Damietta and with a huge chain stretched out across the Nile River, thus preventing the Imperial navy from cutting off the city from supplies, Damietta was kept well supplied and was never under the threat of starvation or isolation.
So, now the stage is set and the siege is underway. In this scenario, the final day of the siege takes place just prior to the seasonal Fall rains that would threaten to turn the Christian camps into a wet morass. It's now or never. Take the city by day's end or face defeat and dishonor.
Ladders have been allocated to select Crusader units.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader Alliance against the Anti-Crusader Alliance AI or 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. 312-316.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Following King Amalric's failed attempted to capture Egypt and all its riches in 1168, he set about planning another invasion. This time he would seek the help of the Byzantine Emperor Manuel and the emperor was only too happy to provide that help. In fact, he provided 150 galleys that could carry troops, horses, and siege equipment. It had everything except the one thing needed for a potential long siege, FOOD. For the Byzantines, they brought with them only enough supplies for three months. For reasons that are unclear, King Amalric refused to share his army's supplies, and this became a major point of friction.
These petty disagreements, along with delays on the part of King Amalric, allowed Saladin, now the eminent ruler of Egypt, to funnel troops into Damietta and with a huge chain stretched out across the Nile River, thus preventing the Imperial navy from cutting off the city from supplies, Damietta was kept well supplied and was never under the threat of starvation or isolation.
So, now the stage is set and the siege is underway. In this scenario, the final day of the siege takes place just prior to the seasonal Fall rains that would threaten to turn the Christian camps into a wet morass. It's now or never. Take the city by day's end or face defeat and dishonor.
Ladders have been allocated to select Crusader units.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader Alliance against the Anti-Crusader Alliance AI or 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. 312-316.
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