Thank you for the map, Duke Otto. We face an immediate crisis in dealing with the multiple Egyptian armies moving against us - as I say, I will welcome any suggestions for cunning strategy from my generals on the ground. However, I am confident we will prevail.

In the more medium term, I wish to equip Duke Otto with a field army based at Acre that is capable of defending Jerusalem (and Outremer) from incursions from the Egyptians coming from the West[1]. I wonder, Duke Otto, what would be the minimum and the ideal composition of such a force (we might take the size of a Household Army as a benchmark)?

I would also like to ask Count Maximillan what is the minimum garrison (not field army) he believes could defend Adana? As the large Egyptian army that was to the north east has apparently been deterred by his fullsome garrison, I intend to draw some units from it for the expedition to Constantinople. I would also ask Count Ulrich the same question, as he may be called upon to take over the defence of Adana such Maximillan be called to join our Lord.

I realise that minimum army sizes depend on the strength of the enemy forces ranged against us, and so may vary over time, but I am inquiring about standing armies. I intend to lead an Imperial field army against Aleppo and Antioch but need to know that Adana, Acre and Jerusalem will not fall while my back is turned.

[1] OOC note:

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I intend to leave the Egyptians with Gaza, so that there is a viable potential Islamic threat to Jerusalem. This is purely to make defending Outremer fun, it is not an in character decision.