Picked Nation: Portugal Nation Leader’s Name/Traits: - Great Naval Commander, Stubborn Type of Government: Monarchy Nation’s Chief Focus: Naval Stuff:)
Alfonso I looked to help his allies in the east of him, he sends 15 of his Galleys to cut of the retreating moor ships. His brother would command this fleet and lead Portugal to a victory that would boost moral. Alfonso also would send smaller forces of 5-6 ships to Patrol between Sardinia and Tunisia.
With the Moor army approaching from the West, he sent his small army of only 5,000 troops to assist the English marching through his lands and towards the remaining moorish army.
Troop Count:
Swordsmen 1,000
Pikemen 1,000
Cavalry 2,500
Crossbowmen 500
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With the influx of trade that came during the peace time, Alfonso puts extra coin into the building of naval vessels and the training of troops. Recruitment drives are put in to full affect, drawing men to join for good pay.
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Farmers and other food producing professions are paid very handsomely for their crops as it is used to feed the army and the citizens of the cities and surrounding villages. This is also used to encourage more farmers and for them to produce higher quality crops.