077.Siege of Acre_c - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: October 4th, 1189 - Size: Large- Location: Port city of Acre
Crusade: The Third Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Variant - Since the earliest days of the siege, both armies have received fresh troops. For the Crusaders, came Danes, Welsh and Cornish men in mid-September. A few days later, more men from Europe arrived. These men were Flemish, German, Bretons and Frisians. Perhaps as many as 12-14,000 in total. They were led by James Avesnes and Ludwig III of Thuringia. All were eager to join in battle with their common foe and reap the glory they felt would come with victory.
For Saladin, his army too had grown with new reinforcements arriving every day from around the Ayyubid Sultanate. Most came from Egypt and Syria.
With his army fresh and eager to engage the enemy, King Guy assembled his men and marched them in view of Saladin. With the horn blown that ordered the advance, each army headed into combat. Both were certain of victory and neither hesitated as each felt God was on their side.
Pick your side and advance. Only victory can prove your worth on the field of battle.
Note: In this battle, Acre is not the objective. For the Crusaders, advance east and drive the enemy from the field as you progress. You may use the exit hex at 109, 21 to remove units from the map and gain victory points. You also have a reserve force, led by Jacques d'Avesnes. This force is fixed and their task is to defend the Crusader's camp, on top of Mount Toron, from the garrison troops of Acre. The garrison troops of Acre will also start fixed, but they have a release time. The fixed Crusader's will only release upon the attack of the Muslims.
As the Muslim commander (aka Anti-Crusader side) you must defend against the Crusader attack and if possible, destroy them. Now to your post and prepare for battle.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
This scenario is best played, for a greater challenge, as the Crusader against the Anti-Crusader AI, but can 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: Variant - Since the earliest days of the siege, both armies have received fresh troops. For the Crusaders, came Danes, Welsh and Cornish men in mid-September. A few days later, more men from Europe arrived. These men were Flemish, German, Bretons and Frisians. Perhaps as many as 12-14,000 in total. They were led by James Avesnes and Ludwig III of Thuringia. All were eager to join in battle with their common foe and reap the glory they felt would come with victory.
For Saladin, his army too had grown with new reinforcements arriving every day from around the Ayyubid Sultanate. Most came from Egypt and Syria.
With his army fresh and eager to engage the enemy, King Guy assembled his men and marched them in view of Saladin. With the horn blown that ordered the advance, each army headed into combat. Both were certain of victory and neither hesitated as each felt God was on their side.
Pick your side and advance. Only victory can prove your worth on the field of battle.
Note: In this battle, Acre is not the objective. For the Crusaders, advance east and drive the enemy from the field as you progress. You may use the exit hex at 109, 21 to remove units from the map and gain victory points. You also have a reserve force, led by Jacques d'Avesnes. This force is fixed and their task is to defend the Crusader's camp, on top of Mount Toron, from the garrison troops of Acre. The garrison troops of Acre will also start fixed, but they have a release time. The fixed Crusader's will only release upon the attack of the Muslims.
As the Muslim commander (aka Anti-Crusader side) you must defend against the Crusader attack and if possible, destroy them. Now to your post and prepare for battle.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
This scenario is best played, for a greater challenge, as the Crusader against the Anti-Crusader AI, but can 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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