MTW Jaffa 1191
Description
The capture of Jaffa marked a high point for the warriors of the Third Crusade under their leader, Richard Coeur de Lion. After their victory at Arsuf in September 1191, the Crusaders took the city, but got no closer to their final goal of capturing Jerusalem. Richard's army encamped outside the city because of the stench of the dead within the walls, for in medieval times it was well-known that foul smells caused disease. In this battle, a large Saracen force has appeared, cutting off any chance of retreat and with the walls at their backs, Richard's army has no easy avenue of retreat. The Crusader position is, however, far from hopeless. Defeating Saladin's army just requires nerve and a little daring. The trick is to stand fast and use archers to weaken the Saracens as they approach and then launch a counter-charge at the right moment. Learning to judge the 'right moment' is part of matching King Richard's strategic skill!
Win Conditions
- Keep King Richard alive.
- Make sure enough of your troops stand fast and survive Saladin's onslaught.
- Rout or kill Saladin's army in its entirety.
Crusader Army
- 20 Late Royal Knights
- 60 Spearmen
- 60 Spearmen
- 60 Spearmen
- 60 Crossbowmen
- 60 Genoese Sailors
- 60 Archers
- 60 Spearmen
- 60 Genoese Sailors
- 30 Feudal Foot Knights
- 30 Feudal Foot Knights
Saracen Army
- 120 Bedouin Camel Warriors
- 120 Mamluk Cavalry
- 120 Turcoman Horse
- 120 Alan Mercenary Cavalry
- 120 Muslim Peasants
- 120 Saracen Infantry
- 120 Muwahid Foot
- 120 Mamluk Cavalry
- 120 Late Royal Ghulam Knights
- 120 Khwarazmian Cavalry
- 120 Ghulam Cavalry
- 120 Bedouin Camel Warriors
- 120 Turcoman Horse
- 120 Alan Mercenary Cavalry
Tactics
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Credits
The Background descriptions and Win Conditions are taken straight from the game text files in "\Medieval - Total War\Loc\Eng\", HISTCAMPAIGNS.TXT, HISTORICAL.TXT and CHANGES.TXT.
