This was a battle in a larger war. Presumably, they made the most of the available situation. For example, judges do not look favourably upon Holy Crusades. Th

This was a battle in a larger war. Presumably, they made the most of the available situation. For example, judges do not look favourably upon Holy Crusades. They tend to regard them as wasting the judges time. Which is an automatic strike against you. It is generally best to take the first victory that presents itself, and win the war by increments.