051.Siege of Jacob's Ford_c - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: August 29th, 1179 - Size: Medium - Location: Chastelet Castle beside Jacob's Ford.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Variant - Not long after his victory at Montgisard, King Baldwin IV set about trying to strengthen his northern borders from Saladin's incursions. A point of strategic importance was at a place north of the Sea of Galilee called Jacob's Ford. This was an easy place to cross the Jordan river and if left undefended, would certainly be used as a crossing point for Saladin to invade Crusader lands to the south. In order to prevent this Baldwin built a strong fortress called Chastelet Castle. With walls 10 meters high, it was indeed formidable. Also, it was close enough to Tiberias, about 65 kilometers to the south, that if attacked, reinforcements could be sent to relieve the castle before it could be taken in a siege.
This scenario has removed all the Muslim catapults that are present in the preceding two scenarios. The writer, William of Tyre, a contemporary of this time and one of our main sources of information, only mentions the use of arrows and sappers by the Muslims to gain entry into the castle. That does not mean none existed or were used, only that none are mentioned. So, this variant of the siege takes on a more literal interpretation. Therefore, if entry into the castle is to be successful, the Muslim player must learn how to both protect and use the available sappers.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Anti-Crusader Alliance against the Crusader Alliance AI. It can also be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading; Asbridge, Thomas, The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land, and, R.C. Smail, "Crusading Warfare 1097-1193," Chapter VII, Crusading Castles.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Variant - Not long after his victory at Montgisard, King Baldwin IV set about trying to strengthen his northern borders from Saladin's incursions. A point of strategic importance was at a place north of the Sea of Galilee called Jacob's Ford. This was an easy place to cross the Jordan river and if left undefended, would certainly be used as a crossing point for Saladin to invade Crusader lands to the south. In order to prevent this Baldwin built a strong fortress called Chastelet Castle. With walls 10 meters high, it was indeed formidable. Also, it was close enough to Tiberias, about 65 kilometers to the south, that if attacked, reinforcements could be sent to relieve the castle before it could be taken in a siege.
This scenario has removed all the Muslim catapults that are present in the preceding two scenarios. The writer, William of Tyre, a contemporary of this time and one of our main sources of information, only mentions the use of arrows and sappers by the Muslims to gain entry into the castle. That does not mean none existed or were used, only that none are mentioned. So, this variant of the siege takes on a more literal interpretation. Therefore, if entry into the castle is to be successful, the Muslim player must learn how to both protect and use the available sappers.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Anti-Crusader Alliance against the Crusader Alliance AI. It can also be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading; Asbridge, Thomas, The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land, and, R.C. Smail, "Crusading Warfare 1097-1193," Chapter VII, Crusading Castles.
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