View from the Crusaders‘ side

View from the Muslim side

Wild Turks

Azerbaijani Fierce Foot

More Wild Turks

Muslim cavalry

Last Monday afternoon Craig came over to my place and we played a Lion Rampant Crusader States game with two warbands a side (50 points). I had a First Crusade force from the Western Crusaders list and Craig had a Muslim force from the Anatolia and Syria list. The Crusaders were the attackers with the usual Bloodbath scenario, and quickly wiped out some Wild Turks who failed to evade. Craig often seems to have bad luck with his dice in our games. Combined with lighter armour for the Muslim forces  compared to the more heavily armoured Crusaders it was tough going and eventually the Muslims were worn down. Three of Craig’s infantry units were armed with hand siphon Greek Fire (usually only used in sieges) but in our game this did not seem overly effective for the six points it cost.

Armies advance

Muslim infantry

Azerbaijanis charge Crusader medium cavalry

Cavalry fight it out

Muslim forces are worn down

Crusaders win the game