A Flippant History of the Crusades

[paulr]

Another good read, particularly interesting for me as I have DBA armies based around the First Crusade

[mmcv]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

[mmcv]

I've finally got working on the next post of this which should hopefully be ready soon, around the siege and battle of Nicea. This is the first time the Western and Turkish armies properly clashed and while it's a relatively short battle it sets the stage for future conflict and tactics.

It's also been 5 months since my last game, so I've decided to do a small game to simulate the battle tomorrow morning. All being well there'll be a battle report to go alongside the history post. Not sure if I'll do this for every battle I cover but we'll see!

[paulr]

Five months I get twitchy after a week or two without a game

Looking forward to these

[mmcv]

Five months I get twitchy after a week or two without a game

Looking forward to these

Life has a habit of getting in the way and before you know it five months has passed! 

[Techno]

That really is rather good, Matthew. 

Cheers - Phil

[mmcv]

Here we go, the siege and battle of Nicaea:

https://mmcvhistory.home.blog/2020/02/23/a-flippant-history-of-the-crusades-the-first-crusade-naughty-or-nicea/

And the associated battle report:

https://mmcvhistory.home.blog/2020/02/23/the-battle-of-nicaea-may-1097/

Enjoy!

[paulr]

 

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Nice one

[mmcv]

The Battle of Dorylaeum, in which the Crusaders almost get shot to pieces, but turn the tide thanks to divine intervention, with a little help from heavy armour, big horses and overwhelming numerical superiority.

https://mmcvhistory.home.blog/2020/08/09/a-flippant-history-of-the-crusades-the-first-crusade-dorylaeum-down-to-rest/

I've also posted a battle report with a scenario based on the battle over on the battle reports board (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,19990.msg307549/topicseen.html#msg307549)

[paulr]

 

[steve_holmes_11]

Responsible historians also point out that most of the stories of the Children's Crusade stem from misreading the word pueri, which in classical Latin did mean children, but in medieval times was used disparagingly for social inferiors (like boy or girl in my own dear country in the unlamented days of the race Reich). Chroniclers were almost certainly refering to mass movement by the despised countryfolk, not to a Pied Piper phenomenon.

(next week: what's wrong with the Lady Godiva story)

I'll tell you what's wrong with the Lady Godiva story.
Lack of a film version starring Jenny Agutter / Anna Friel / Kate Beckinsale.

[Scorpio_Rocks]

Great fun!

My interest in the crusades was recently re-kindled and your fun style helps the facts sink in.

Thanks! Looking forward to the continuance of the series.

[mmcv]

Thanks for the kind words. I got into the crusades almost by accident a few years back but have found them a wealth of interesting information and wargaming potential.

I've been enjoying playing games that coincide with the history where applicable so hope to keep that up for a bit. Next one will probably take us through (Spoiler Alert) the Siege of Antioch and the various attempts by the Muslims to relieve it, so definitely a good battle to be had there.

No promises on how long that will be though, I always seem to take longer between them than I intend. Pesky real life and other wargaming and hobby interests being what they are.