040.Battle of Montgisard_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: November 25th, 1177 - Size: Medium- Location: Montgisard (possibly Gezer), near Ramla
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - This scenario depicts the battle of Montgisard and the historical defeat of an overconfident Saladin by the young King of Jerusalem, Baldwin IV, the leper king. Yes, the king from the movie Kingdom of Heaven.
The numbers for this battle are greatly disputed and are provided here in a manner that many would agree, but not all, makes the most sense. Saladin's superior army had been ordered to fan out over the area east of Ascalon. As a result, Saladin's army during this battle was only a fraction of its total size. On the Crusader side, King Baldwin's army would have been augmented by various infantry detachments not accounted for in the historical sources and is composed of what would have been a likely complement of troops. These would include, heavy cavalry, light cavalry, Turcopoles, sword, archers, crossbow and axe armed infantry.
This battle begins with Saladin not expecting an attack in his rear. He had left King Baldwin at Ascalon, believing that the young and diseased king would not venture away from the relative safety of that coastal walled city. He was mistaken and overconfident.
As the leader of the Crusader Alliance, can you repeat the Crusader victory, or as the leader of the Anti-Crusader Alliance (Saladin) can you overcome your surprise and initial difficulties and repel the attack? Also, there is an exit hex for the Crusaders to drive for so that they can reach the holy city of Jerusalem. Best of luck to you!
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. Pgs. 339-40.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - This scenario depicts the battle of Montgisard and the historical defeat of an overconfident Saladin by the young King of Jerusalem, Baldwin IV, the leper king. Yes, the king from the movie Kingdom of Heaven.
The numbers for this battle are greatly disputed and are provided here in a manner that many would agree, but not all, makes the most sense. Saladin's superior army had been ordered to fan out over the area east of Ascalon. As a result, Saladin's army during this battle was only a fraction of its total size. On the Crusader side, King Baldwin's army would have been augmented by various infantry detachments not accounted for in the historical sources and is composed of what would have been a likely complement of troops. These would include, heavy cavalry, light cavalry, Turcopoles, sword, archers, crossbow and axe armed infantry.
This battle begins with Saladin not expecting an attack in his rear. He had left King Baldwin at Ascalon, believing that the young and diseased king would not venture away from the relative safety of that coastal walled city. He was mistaken and overconfident.
As the leader of the Crusader Alliance, can you repeat the Crusader victory, or as the leader of the Anti-Crusader Alliance (Saladin) can you overcome your surprise and initial difficulties and repel the attack? Also, there is an exit hex for the Crusaders to drive for so that they can reach the holy city of Jerusalem. Best of luck to you!
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. Pgs. 339-40.
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