085.Battle of Philomelion_b - WDS Crusades Book II
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| Turns: | 21 |
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| First Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: May 7th, 1190 - Size: Medium - Location: On the way to Philomelion
Crusade: The Third Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Variant - With the Emperor, Frederick "Barbarossa", accompanied by his son, Frederick VI, Duke of Swabia, the German Crusaders would take the same roads as did the First and Second Crusades. Their first major obstacle would be the city and capital of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople. Here, the Byzantine Emperor initially refused passage, but later relented and ferried the Germans, as fast as he could, across the Dardanelles and into Anatolia. At first, all went peacefully as the army marched through Byzantine held lands, but soon, the German Crusaders would be passing through Seljuk lands held by the Sultanate of Rum's potentate, Izz al-Din Kilij Arslan II.
With the Crusaders now fully committed in their passing through Seljuk territory, they were almost immediately set upon by Seljuk mounted archers. These tactics were initially only meant to harass and isolate the different German contingents. The plan was to isolate the vanguard and attack with a numerically superior force. Then destroy it before moving on to the remaining German contingents and destroying them in detail as well. Regarding the former, the Seljuk plan was successful.
For this variant of the Battle of Philomelion, the Crusader vanguard has been successfully isolated from the rest of the Imperial Crusader army. As a result, its contingent leader and younger son of the Emperor, Frederick VI Duke of Swabia has elected to take on a defensive position. In fact, this battle is not unlike that of the Battle of Dorylaeum from the First Crusade. Here again, the Crusaders are surrounded by mostly mounted archers and most hold on until fresh troops arrive. In this case, Hungarian lancers are on the way. In the meantime, the surrounded Crusaders must stay calm and maintain their discipline. This worked for the First Crusaders and will need to repeat itself if the Germans are to survive the Seljuk assault.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
For what is likely the best challenge, play as the Crusader against the Anti-Crusader AI but can be played as either side against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Loud, G. A., The Crusade of Frederick Barbarossa: The History of the Expedition of the Emperor Frederick. And Asbridge, Thomas. The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land (p. 420 - The fate of the German crusade).
Crusade: The Third Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Variant - With the Emperor, Frederick "Barbarossa", accompanied by his son, Frederick VI, Duke of Swabia, the German Crusaders would take the same roads as did the First and Second Crusades. Their first major obstacle would be the city and capital of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople. Here, the Byzantine Emperor initially refused passage, but later relented and ferried the Germans, as fast as he could, across the Dardanelles and into Anatolia. At first, all went peacefully as the army marched through Byzantine held lands, but soon, the German Crusaders would be passing through Seljuk lands held by the Sultanate of Rum's potentate, Izz al-Din Kilij Arslan II.
With the Crusaders now fully committed in their passing through Seljuk territory, they were almost immediately set upon by Seljuk mounted archers. These tactics were initially only meant to harass and isolate the different German contingents. The plan was to isolate the vanguard and attack with a numerically superior force. Then destroy it before moving on to the remaining German contingents and destroying them in detail as well. Regarding the former, the Seljuk plan was successful.
For this variant of the Battle of Philomelion, the Crusader vanguard has been successfully isolated from the rest of the Imperial Crusader army. As a result, its contingent leader and younger son of the Emperor, Frederick VI Duke of Swabia has elected to take on a defensive position. In fact, this battle is not unlike that of the Battle of Dorylaeum from the First Crusade. Here again, the Crusaders are surrounded by mostly mounted archers and most hold on until fresh troops arrive. In this case, Hungarian lancers are on the way. In the meantime, the surrounded Crusaders must stay calm and maintain their discipline. This worked for the First Crusaders and will need to repeat itself if the Germans are to survive the Seljuk assault.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
For what is likely the best challenge, play as the Crusader against the Anti-Crusader AI but can be played as either side against the AI or Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Loud, G. A., The Crusade of Frederick Barbarossa: The History of the Expedition of the Emperor Frederick. And Asbridge, Thomas. The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land (p. 420 - The fate of the German crusade).
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