The Kingdom of Outremer

**Kagemusha** · 03-25-2007, 21:05

I support Prinz Henry´s latest proposal. Also by moving in two parts would allow us to recruit local mercenaries if needed. I think we may need horsemen with bows,before we reach our destination. I think the latter part of crusade will surely catch up the Vanguard when the Vanguard stumbles into enemy armies.

**TinCow** · 03-25-2007, 22:05

In this Council all voices hold equal weight. I shall agree to a splitting of the armies. As such, I would like to propose the following division of forces:

Lead Army:
Maximillian Mandorf
Duke von Saxony
Jonas von Mahren
2 regiments Sergeant Spearmen
2 regiments Armored Spearmen
2 regiments Peasant Crossbowmen
1 regiment Teutonic Knights
partial regiment Dismounted Feudal Knights

Trailing Army:
Prinz Henry
Duke von Kassel
2 regiments Dismounted Feudal Knights
2 regiments Pavise Crossbowmen
2 regiments Teutonic Knights
2 regiments Armored Spearmen
1 regiment Sergeant Spearmen

This division will provide both armies with 4 regiments of cavalry, 2 ranged regiments, and 5 regiments of infantry, a perfect split. In addition, it will be simple to arrange. I will continue on with the entire force near Venice, where I shall meet up with the Franconians. They shall detach the following regiments which shall wait for Duke von Kassel to meet them: 2 Armored Spearmen, 1 Sergeant Spearmen, 2 Teutonic Knights. Prinz Henry will make his way to Duke von Kassel's force as best as he is able.

**econ21** · 03-25-2007, 22:21

Maximillan, that division sounds excellent.

I agree with Dietrich: if we are to recruit any mercenaries, horse archers would be first on my shopping list.

**Kagemusha** · 03-25-2007, 22:31

"Surely my friend Mandorf would put my name first in the first army list since im the most senior member of that army in rank,age and experience." Dietrich says with a little smile on his face.

"Gentlemen,do we have anything else to consider,or are we ready to start this journey after the Diet has been finished?"

**TinCow** · 03-30-2007, 14:22

Prinz Henry, I agree with the Chancellor's opinion that we divert north around the Venetian forces. This will allow you to join Duke von Kassel quickly and avoid conflict with the Venetians. I have no doubt that we could defeat them, but our casualties could be higher than we would wish. I would prefer to delay battle until the armies are fully formed. Do you agree that we should divert through the Alps?

**econ21** · 03-30-2007, 15:51

Count Mandorf, I am happy to defer to the judgement of the Chancellor and yourself on this matter. I look forward to joining forces with Duke Otto.

**OverKnight** · 04-02-2007, 14:16

My lords, I have been informed by our priests travelling ahead of us that the Thessalonica region is Venetian. This along with Hungary's declaration of war against us is unfortunate, but we will be able to travel more quickly now. We also stand less of a chance of angering the Byzantines, for they have less lands to trespass on now.

Should this news change our route or approach?