054.Battle of al-Fule (La Feve)_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| Turns: | 40 |
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: October 6th, 1183 - Size: Large - Location: Near the Castle of La Fève
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: What if - King Baldwin IV, was at this time unable to command the army due to his progressing leprosy. As a result, his sister's husband, Guy of Lusignan was made regent and commanded the field army. His charge was to safeguard the kingdom and its lands. Saladin, on the other hand, was determined to invade and destroy as much Crusader property as he could. This would reduce the kingdom's source or revenue. This revenue was derived, in large part, from the rents collected from those that farmed the land. If these lands could be laid waste, then there would be no rents to collect. That would severely hamper the ability to keep the kingdom safe from Saladin.
Guy, at this time, seemed a bit more cautious than what he would later demonstrate at Hattin in 1187. But for now, and equipped with a large army, perhaps numbering more than 15,000, Guy held fast and declined the option for open battle. And the army was kept largely intact. Eventually, and after only a few small skirmishes, both Guy and Saladin, low on supplies, withdrew their armies to fight another day.
In this scenario, it will be assumed that the battle, which was avoided by both sides, actually took place. Both sides are near to each other and ready to fight. Prepare for battle!
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Can be played as either side against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading; Smail, R. C. Crusading Warfare 1097-1193, Pg.155.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: What if - King Baldwin IV, was at this time unable to command the army due to his progressing leprosy. As a result, his sister's husband, Guy of Lusignan was made regent and commanded the field army. His charge was to safeguard the kingdom and its lands. Saladin, on the other hand, was determined to invade and destroy as much Crusader property as he could. This would reduce the kingdom's source or revenue. This revenue was derived, in large part, from the rents collected from those that farmed the land. If these lands could be laid waste, then there would be no rents to collect. That would severely hamper the ability to keep the kingdom safe from Saladin.
Guy, at this time, seemed a bit more cautious than what he would later demonstrate at Hattin in 1187. But for now, and equipped with a large army, perhaps numbering more than 15,000, Guy held fast and declined the option for open battle. And the army was kept largely intact. Eventually, and after only a few small skirmishes, both Guy and Saladin, low on supplies, withdrew their armies to fight another day.
In this scenario, it will be assumed that the battle, which was avoided by both sides, actually took place. Both sides are near to each other and ready to fight. Prepare for battle!
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Can be played as either side against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading; Smail, R. C. Crusading Warfare 1097-1193, Pg.155.
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