087.Battle of Konya_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: May 18th, 1190 - Size: Large - Location: The Seljuk capital of Konya (Iconium)
Crusade: The Third Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Following the Battle of Philomelium, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa continued his march through the Sultanate of Rum with the ultimate goal of retaking Jerusalem. However, the Seljuk Sultan of Rum, Izz al-Din Kilij Arslan II, was determined to impede the Emperor's progress. Because of this, it was necessary to remove this threat. To do this, it was decided that the best way to accomplish this goal would be to attack the capital city of Konya, also known as Iconium.
This scenario depicts that effort by the Emperor on the 18th of May 1190. The plan was simple: place Konya under siege, storm the walls by infantry carrying ladders and put the city to the sword with all its wealth confiscated and added to the Imperial coffers being used to finance the Crusade.
Though weakened by a lack of adequate food and tired from several preceding battles and constant Seljuk mounted archer harassment, Barbarossa commenced the attack with approximately 20,000 Crusaders. Opposing him was a slightly numerically superior enemy under the overall command of the Seljuk general Qutb al-Din.
To win this battle, the Crusaders are tasked with two objectives. First, the Emperor's son Frederick VI, Duke of Swabia must take a portion of the army and storm the walls of Konya. Once inside, secure the city and its wealth. Second, the Emperor himself will led the remaining portion of the army and crush the Seljuk army, removing it once and for all as a threat to the continued advance to the Levant and finally to Jerusalem.
Prepare for battle.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusaders against the Anti-Crusader AI or Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Loud, G. A., The Crusade of Frederick Barbarossa: The History of the Expedition of the Emperor Frederick.
Crusade: The Third Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - Following the Battle of Philomelium, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa continued his march through the Sultanate of Rum with the ultimate goal of retaking Jerusalem. However, the Seljuk Sultan of Rum, Izz al-Din Kilij Arslan II, was determined to impede the Emperor's progress. Because of this, it was necessary to remove this threat. To do this, it was decided that the best way to accomplish this goal would be to attack the capital city of Konya, also known as Iconium.
This scenario depicts that effort by the Emperor on the 18th of May 1190. The plan was simple: place Konya under siege, storm the walls by infantry carrying ladders and put the city to the sword with all its wealth confiscated and added to the Imperial coffers being used to finance the Crusade.
Though weakened by a lack of adequate food and tired from several preceding battles and constant Seljuk mounted archer harassment, Barbarossa commenced the attack with approximately 20,000 Crusaders. Opposing him was a slightly numerically superior enemy under the overall command of the Seljuk general Qutb al-Din.
To win this battle, the Crusaders are tasked with two objectives. First, the Emperor's son Frederick VI, Duke of Swabia must take a portion of the army and storm the walls of Konya. Once inside, secure the city and its wealth. Second, the Emperor himself will led the remaining portion of the army and crush the Seljuk army, removing it once and for all as a threat to the continued advance to the Levant and finally to Jerusalem.
Prepare for battle.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusaders against the Anti-Crusader AI or Head-to-Head.
Suggested Reading: Loud, G. A., The Crusade of Frederick Barbarossa: The History of the Expedition of the Emperor Frederick.
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