092.Siege of Constantinople_a - WDS Crusades Book II
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| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
| Second Side: | Anti-Crusader Alliance (CB2) |
Date: July 15th, 1203 - Size: Large - Location: Constantinople, using the full map of the city
Crusade: The Fourth Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - With Galata taken and the great floating chain broken, the siege is about to begin in earnest. (Historical Note: A portion of the chain was sent to Acre to help bolster its defenses.)
The bulk of the Crusader force is marching along the coastal road and has crossed the Golden Horn via the bridge just north east of the city. The Crusaders have not marched with heavy siege engines, but will attempt to breach the city with scaling ladders. As the Crusader, be mindful of the many gates from which the defending imperial forces of Alexios III, can exit from and use to launch surprise counter attacks.
Note that the Venetians are fixed and have been left near Galata, along with Alexios IV and his small but loyal contingent. Both forces are to defend the rear area against any possible attacks on the Crusader lines of supply.
Special Notice: Be sure to save a few units that are equipped with ladders to be used against the secondary wall. Once you have secured a gate ownership and have deemed it safe, you can pass through the gate with units that are still equipped with ladders and travel to the secondary city wall. The walls of Constantine. Be sure you identify all your units that are equipped with ladders using the View>Highlight>Units With Ladders pathway.
Ships are symbolically represented and cannot maneuver.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader against the Anti-Crusader AI. This scenario can also be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested reading: Nicolle, David, The Fourth Crusade 1202-04. Osprey Campaign Series. Vol. 237. Also, J. Phillip "The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople"
Crusade: The Fourth Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Historical - With Galata taken and the great floating chain broken, the siege is about to begin in earnest. (Historical Note: A portion of the chain was sent to Acre to help bolster its defenses.)
The bulk of the Crusader force is marching along the coastal road and has crossed the Golden Horn via the bridge just north east of the city. The Crusaders have not marched with heavy siege engines, but will attempt to breach the city with scaling ladders. As the Crusader, be mindful of the many gates from which the defending imperial forces of Alexios III, can exit from and use to launch surprise counter attacks.
Note that the Venetians are fixed and have been left near Galata, along with Alexios IV and his small but loyal contingent. Both forces are to defend the rear area against any possible attacks on the Crusader lines of supply.
Special Notice: Be sure to save a few units that are equipped with ladders to be used against the secondary wall. Once you have secured a gate ownership and have deemed it safe, you can pass through the gate with units that are still equipped with ladders and travel to the secondary city wall. The walls of Constantine. Be sure you identify all your units that are equipped with ladders using the View>Highlight>Units With Ladders pathway.
Ships are symbolically represented and cannot maneuver.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Intended to be played as the Crusader against the Anti-Crusader AI. This scenario can also be played Head-to-Head.
Suggested reading: Nicolle, David, The Fourth Crusade 1202-04. Osprey Campaign Series. Vol. 237. Also, J. Phillip "The Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople"
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