038.Siege of Alexandria 1174_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: August 1st, 1174 - Size: Large - Location: City of Alexandria
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Historical - In late July 1174, William II, King of Sicily decided that he could do better than the Byzantine and Kingdom of Jerusalem forces had done in 1169. He set above organizing a fleet of 280 ships and an invasion force of nearly 30,000 men, including 1,500 knights. Leading this expedition was Tancred, Count of Lecce. William was given information that Saladin would be under pressure for Shia enemies and that Amalric would send additional troops to participate. However, all this information would not be accurate by the time the ships had left Sicily. Not in the least. In fact, Saladin had already crushed this conspiracy, and Amalric was dead. So, not only would there be no help from Jerusalem, but Saladin would be able to set his eyes firmly of the defeat of the Sicilians.
In this scenario, Saladin will be several days away and will not appear with his relief force. The size of which was never made known.
Historically, the Sicilian Crusaders departed from Alexandria on 2 August 1174, however, we will assume that that did not take place and that Tancred was determined to capture the city before Saladin could arrive. If successful and with no siege equipment, Saladin would be forced to withdrawal and that would allow time for the Sicilians under Tancred to consolidate their hold and allow for the intervention by fresh troops dispatched by the new King of Jerusalem, King Baldwin IV.
Ladders have been allocated to select Crusader units.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader Alliance against the AI, but can also be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: A History of the Crusades II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem, by Steven Runciman-Book I, Muslim Unity Part V. Pg 329.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Historical - In late July 1174, William II, King of Sicily decided that he could do better than the Byzantine and Kingdom of Jerusalem forces had done in 1169. He set above organizing a fleet of 280 ships and an invasion force of nearly 30,000 men, including 1,500 knights. Leading this expedition was Tancred, Count of Lecce. William was given information that Saladin would be under pressure for Shia enemies and that Amalric would send additional troops to participate. However, all this information would not be accurate by the time the ships had left Sicily. Not in the least. In fact, Saladin had already crushed this conspiracy, and Amalric was dead. So, not only would there be no help from Jerusalem, but Saladin would be able to set his eyes firmly of the defeat of the Sicilians.
In this scenario, Saladin will be several days away and will not appear with his relief force. The size of which was never made known.
Historically, the Sicilian Crusaders departed from Alexandria on 2 August 1174, however, we will assume that that did not take place and that Tancred was determined to capture the city before Saladin could arrive. If successful and with no siege equipment, Saladin would be forced to withdrawal and that would allow time for the Sicilians under Tancred to consolidate their hold and allow for the intervention by fresh troops dispatched by the new King of Jerusalem, King Baldwin IV.
Ladders have been allocated to select Crusader units.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader Alliance against the AI, but can also be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: A History of the Crusades II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem, by Steven Runciman-Book I, Muslim Unity Part V. Pg 329.
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