061.Siege of Damascus_b - WDS Crusades: Book I
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| Turns: | 50 |
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| First Side: | Islamic Alliance (S&S) |
| Second Side: | Crusader Alliance (S&S) |
Date: July 25th, 1148 - Size: Large - Location: Damascus
Crusade: 2nd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Day 2 - After many months of hard fighting in Anatolia, both King Louis VII of France and Emperor Conrad III of the Holy Roman Empire, were both in Jerusalem as a fulfilment to their crusader vow. King Baldwin III was their host. Though the military purpose of the Crusade was to retake Edessa, King Baldwin at the Council of Acre, convinced them that taking Damascus would be of greater importance. Both from a religious perspective and also a military consideration. And though Damascus and the Kingdom of Jerusalem were technically still allied with one another, it had become apparent that this alliance was no longer viable since the marriage between Mu'in al-Din 'Unar's daughter and Nur ad-Din. With the decision made, the armies of France, Germany and Jerusalem marched toward Damascus. In the Vanguard was Baldwin, then Louis and finally Conrad.
With three Crusader armies comprising over 25,000 combatants, the Emir of Damascus, Mu'in ad-Din Unur, knew that he would need help if he were to prevail. He sent word to Saif ad-Din Ghazi I, the Emir of Mosul, and also to Nur ad-Din Zengi, the Emir of Aleppo. Both answered his plea for help and began their march in late June 1148. When taken as a whole, the Muslim forces would amount to nearly 30,000.
Following the first day of the siege, the Crusaders have secured the orchards and Mezzeh. Additionally, Conrad III has taken position across the Barada River. They are fixed to the north of Damascus. Their mission is to guard against those wishing to aid the defenders. Unless provoked, they will not be a participant in this day's battle.
For the Emir of the city, it has been a busy night. With little rest from the previous day's battle, he has assembled almost the entirety of his force and is preparing to attack the Crusaders before the Sun has risen for what will be a hot day. Remember, because it is early, for the first few turns, your maximum visibility will only be 4 hexes.
As the leader of the Crusading army, your task will be to defend against this morning attack and push Unur back into the city so that on the following day, you can breach the walls and secure Damascus.
As leader of the Muslims, you must attack with as much force as possible and retake the orchard. Note that the walls and towers around Mezzeh were damaged and partially destroyed the previous day. Also, within the damaged walls, you will see several Crusader units that suffered more than the average and are recovering in this make shift hospital. There they are being tended to by one unit of Hospitallers.
Lastly, for this battle, the Crusader siege engines have been hidden away for safe keeping. They will be used another day.
Remember, only units that have a strength of 75 or less may use a siege tower to reach a wall hex.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Can be played as either side against the A/I or Head-to-Head.
Crusade: 2nd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Day 2 - After many months of hard fighting in Anatolia, both King Louis VII of France and Emperor Conrad III of the Holy Roman Empire, were both in Jerusalem as a fulfilment to their crusader vow. King Baldwin III was their host. Though the military purpose of the Crusade was to retake Edessa, King Baldwin at the Council of Acre, convinced them that taking Damascus would be of greater importance. Both from a religious perspective and also a military consideration. And though Damascus and the Kingdom of Jerusalem were technically still allied with one another, it had become apparent that this alliance was no longer viable since the marriage between Mu'in al-Din 'Unar's daughter and Nur ad-Din. With the decision made, the armies of France, Germany and Jerusalem marched toward Damascus. In the Vanguard was Baldwin, then Louis and finally Conrad.
With three Crusader armies comprising over 25,000 combatants, the Emir of Damascus, Mu'in ad-Din Unur, knew that he would need help if he were to prevail. He sent word to Saif ad-Din Ghazi I, the Emir of Mosul, and also to Nur ad-Din Zengi, the Emir of Aleppo. Both answered his plea for help and began their march in late June 1148. When taken as a whole, the Muslim forces would amount to nearly 30,000.
Following the first day of the siege, the Crusaders have secured the orchards and Mezzeh. Additionally, Conrad III has taken position across the Barada River. They are fixed to the north of Damascus. Their mission is to guard against those wishing to aid the defenders. Unless provoked, they will not be a participant in this day's battle.
For the Emir of the city, it has been a busy night. With little rest from the previous day's battle, he has assembled almost the entirety of his force and is preparing to attack the Crusaders before the Sun has risen for what will be a hot day. Remember, because it is early, for the first few turns, your maximum visibility will only be 4 hexes.
As the leader of the Crusading army, your task will be to defend against this morning attack and push Unur back into the city so that on the following day, you can breach the walls and secure Damascus.
As leader of the Muslims, you must attack with as much force as possible and retake the orchard. Note that the walls and towers around Mezzeh were damaged and partially destroyed the previous day. Also, within the damaged walls, you will see several Crusader units that suffered more than the average and are recovering in this make shift hospital. There they are being tended to by one unit of Hospitallers.
Lastly, for this battle, the Crusader siege engines have been hidden away for safe keeping. They will be used another day.
Remember, only units that have a strength of 75 or less may use a siege tower to reach a wall hex.
Recommended Rules: [Default]
Can be played as either side against the A/I or Head-to-Head.
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