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019.Siege of Jerusalem_b - WDS Crusades: Book I

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019.Siege of Jerusalem_b

By Richard Walker
Crusader Alliance (S&S) 0 - 0 - 0 Islamic Alliance (S&S)
Rating: 0 (0)
Games Played: 0
SM: 3
Turns: 38
Type: Stock
First Side: Crusader Alliance (S&S)
Second Side: Islamic Alliance (S&S)
Date: July15th, 1099 - Size: Medium to Large - Location: The City of Jerusalem

Crusade: 1st Crusade

Scenario Briefing: Variant - It's been 4 years since Pope Urban II gave his speech in Clermont. For the Crusaders, it's been a hard road to finally see the holy city of Jerusalem. The city that each of them swore an oath to free from the Muslims. The years have been hard on both their bodies and minds. Only about a quarter of those that started have arrived to see the holy city, about 15,000. But their quest to take Jerusalem is far from complete. A deadly and determined foe resides within its walls.

For as much as the Crusaders wish to take Jerusalem, so too its Muslims defenders are determined to maintain control of the third most holy city to those that follow the faith of Islam. This scenario represents the final day of a 6 week siege. Raymond of Toulouse has positioned himself along the southern walls, and the rest, the Northern side.

It was always the intention of the vizier of the Fatimids to send a relieving force that would save the holy city of Jerusalem from the crusading invaders. On this last day of the siege, the Crusaders are poised to storm the city walls and finally take it and fulfill their holy vow. Once complete, many will want to go home in glory. But the Fatimids are determined to prevent this and will fight to the death if needed. For both sides, no quarter will be given and none will be asked! Prepare yourself, the final battle is upon you. Or is it the final battle?

Remember, only units that have a strength of 75 or less may use a siege tower to reach a wall hex.

Recommended Rules: [Default]

Intended to be played as the Crusader Alliance against the Islamic Alliance A/I of the Fatimid Caliphate forces defending the walled city of Jerusalem or Head-to-Head.