Historical Briefing
At Pelusium in 525 BC, Egypt made its stand at its eastern gate against the Persian army of Cambyses II. Its fall opened the Nile to Persia and ended the rule of the native pharaohs for a time.
Tactical Lesson
Stand a full line of infantry at Pelusium and push Persia back from the Nile, unit by unit.
Scenario Rules
- Persia starts with 1 Missile Infantry on the field if possible.
Objectives
- ★1 Win the duel
- ★2 Deploy 3 Infantry units
- ★3 Destroy 4 Persia units
Battle Report
Pelusium decided whether the Nile would fall — and for a time, it did.