039.Siege of Alexandria 1174_b - WDS Crusades Book II
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| Turns: | 12 |
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| First Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: August 1st, 1174 - Size: Small - Location: East of the city wall 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.
This scenario follows the historical Muslim attack on the Crusader camp that resulted in the destruction of siege engines brought to breach the walls of Alexandria. This is an early morning raid, and the initial turns will be before daybreak with a visibility limited to a single hex.
Be sure to review the rules for making night movements
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Can be played as either side against the AI or 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.
This scenario follows the historical Muslim attack on the Crusader camp that resulted in the destruction of siege engines brought to breach the walls of Alexandria. This is an early morning raid, and the initial turns will be before daybreak with a visibility limited to a single hex.
Be sure to review the rules for making night movements
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Can be played as either side against the AI or 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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