076.Siege of Acre_b - WDS Crusades Book II
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Date: September 3rd, 1189 - Size: Medium - Location: Port city of Acre
Crusade: The Third Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - A few days before, King Guy, the disputed king of Jerusalem, attacked the city of Acre. It was so abrupt and without hesitation that the defenders of Acre were not prepared and almost succumbed to its ferocity. Indeed, so quick was the attack that there was no time to build even a single siege engine. Only ladders were used to reach the top of the walls. The attack almost succeeded and only faltered due to the timely arrival of Saladin and his vanguard of Mamelukes.
This scenario depicts the Muslim attempt to attack the Crusader army camped in and around Mount Toron. A small hill with a top elevation of 120 feet. Though small, it does provide some natural protection and a good view of all the ground around it.
Should you choose to play as the Crusaders, you must successfully repel the attackers coming at you from both the front and rear. If on the other hand, you prefer to play as Saladin, then take the opportunity to crush this so-called siege and end the Third Crusade before it can even begin. Bonne Chance
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as either side against the AI or play Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Asbridge, Thomas. The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land (chapters 14 & 15).
Crusade: The Third Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - A few days before, King Guy, the disputed king of Jerusalem, attacked the city of Acre. It was so abrupt and without hesitation that the defenders of Acre were not prepared and almost succumbed to its ferocity. Indeed, so quick was the attack that there was no time to build even a single siege engine. Only ladders were used to reach the top of the walls. The attack almost succeeded and only faltered due to the timely arrival of Saladin and his vanguard of Mamelukes.
This scenario depicts the Muslim attempt to attack the Crusader army camped in and around Mount Toron. A small hill with a top elevation of 120 feet. Though small, it does provide some natural protection and a good view of all the ground around it.
Should you choose to play as the Crusaders, you must successfully repel the attackers coming at you from both the front and rear. If on the other hand, you prefer to play as Saladin, then take the opportunity to crush this so-called siege and end the Third Crusade before it can even begin. Bonne Chance
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as either side against the AI or play Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Asbridge, Thomas. The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land (chapters 14 & 15).
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