Fighting Christian Heavies with Camels
The main rule is don't engage in face to face combat with a fresh knight unit, wait until they are engaged or tired and about to break. Flanking is the best move. Remember you camels are like slow light cavalry.


1. A couple of Spears (Nubian or Saracen Infantry)
2. Light Cavalry/Horse Archers
3. A couple of Camels Units

This works best in the desert, not quite as effective further north.
Get the heavies attention with your light horse, lead them on a chase. A short chase straight to your spears if you don't have much time, a long chase if you can take care of both ends of the battle at the same time.
End your chase close to the front of your spears, and charge through your spears to cover. If the Knights are impulsive they will charge your spears and start a nice little battle. Flank with camels and slaughter the Knights. Pull back behind your lines and use another light horse for another chase.

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