062.Siege of Damascus_c - WDS Crusades: Book I
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| SM: | 10 |
| Turns: | 380 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Crusader Alliance (S&S) |
| Second Side: | Islamic Alliance (S&S) |
Date: July 24th, 1148 - Size: Large - Location: Damascus
Crusade: 2nd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Full Battle - 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.
This scenario is the full siege of Damascus. It will start with identical troop dispositions as those you see with the 24 July scenario. Historically, the additional forces sent to aid the Emir of Damascus did not arrive until after the Crusaders had decided to withdraw on 28 July. That is aside from some more local aid coming from the Beqaa Valley and other nearby areas.
As the leader of the Crusading army, you must first clear out the orchards near Mezzeh, protect your siege engines and push the Damascene defenders back to Damascus.
As leader of the Muslims, you have a few choices. You can attack on 24 July, or wait for the Emirs of Aleppo and Mosul before your attack. Their arrival times are not set in stone. The choice is yours.
Select your side of preference and prepare for 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 Head-to-Head only due to the length of the scenario. Both sides have A/I Flag settings of attack, so you *could* play that way if you so wish.
Crusade: 2nd Crusade
Scenario Briefing: Full Battle - 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.
This scenario is the full siege of Damascus. It will start with identical troop dispositions as those you see with the 24 July scenario. Historically, the additional forces sent to aid the Emir of Damascus did not arrive until after the Crusaders had decided to withdraw on 28 July. That is aside from some more local aid coming from the Beqaa Valley and other nearby areas.
As the leader of the Crusading army, you must first clear out the orchards near Mezzeh, protect your siege engines and push the Damascene defenders back to Damascus.
As leader of the Muslims, you have a few choices. You can attack on 24 July, or wait for the Emirs of Aleppo and Mosul before your attack. Their arrival times are not set in stone. The choice is yours.
Select your side of preference and prepare for 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 Head-to-Head only due to the length of the scenario. Both sides have A/I Flag settings of attack, so you *could* play that way if you so wish.
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