071.Siege of Sahyun Castle 1188_b - WDS Crusades Book II
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Date: July 25th, 1188 - Size: Small - Location: Sahyun Castle
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Variant - For much of 1188, Saladin was determined to capture and eliminate as much of the remaining Crusader strongholds as possible. Among his targets was Sahyun Castle. The castle, near Latakia, was held by Knights Hospitallers. It was a formidable fortress built on a steep ridge on three sides. It's one weakness, located on its northeast side, was defended only by a 60-inch trench.
To breach the castle, the forces of Saladin must use their mangonels and sappers to good effect. As the castle is well equipped, the castle has a supply source and cannot become isolated. Be aware that time is crucial. To win, you must breach, penetrate and destroy.
In this variant, the Knights Hospitallers have decided to abandon Sahyun Castle. With no chance of a relief force, to stay would be death. To make good this plan, they must leave quickly as Saladin's army is fast approaching with its siege engines. For now, none have arrived as the battle begins. To ensure success as the Crusaders, you must use the exit hex at 49,29 and select "Remove from Map."
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Anti-Crusader Alliance against the Crusader Alliance AI but can be played as either side or Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Stanley Lane-Poole, Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, p. 246.
Crusade: Period between 2nd and 3rd Crusades
Scenario Briefing: Variant - For much of 1188, Saladin was determined to capture and eliminate as much of the remaining Crusader strongholds as possible. Among his targets was Sahyun Castle. The castle, near Latakia, was held by Knights Hospitallers. It was a formidable fortress built on a steep ridge on three sides. It's one weakness, located on its northeast side, was defended only by a 60-inch trench.
To breach the castle, the forces of Saladin must use their mangonels and sappers to good effect. As the castle is well equipped, the castle has a supply source and cannot become isolated. Be aware that time is crucial. To win, you must breach, penetrate and destroy.
In this variant, the Knights Hospitallers have decided to abandon Sahyun Castle. With no chance of a relief force, to stay would be death. To make good this plan, they must leave quickly as Saladin's army is fast approaching with its siege engines. For now, none have arrived as the battle begins. To ensure success as the Crusaders, you must use the exit hex at 49,29 and select "Remove from Map."
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Anti-Crusader Alliance against the Crusader Alliance AI but can be played as either side or Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Stanley Lane-Poole, Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, p. 246.
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