In a place like the Holy Land, maintaining the smooth flow of a supply line is of utmost importance. The historical example of the Crusaders' annihilation due to a lack of water during the Battle of Hattin constantly reminds Losa that in the Holy Land, logistical factors can never be ignored.
With the current ever-growing scale of the Crusader army, their marching speed is about twenty kilometers a day. This means that even if the path is unobstructed, it would take at least three days to reach the gateway of Egypt, Arishe, from Gaza.
But everyone knows that's impossible.
Adil, unless he's lost his mind, would never miss the chance to harass the Crusaders. Those Bedouin cavalry, familiar with the local environment, under the guidance of falcons in the sky, attack like hyenas assailing a lion, constantly tearing and depleting the energy of the Crusader lion.
