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Last update:11 May 2016
Sieges can be simply divided into two types.
The first one is when the opponent do not have siege walls.
While the second refers to the situation directly opposite - the enemy is sitting in his fortress.
Depending on the conditions the attacker strategy must be different.
However, there are some significant differences and it is necessary to mention about them here.
First of all, notice that the enemy is keeping some of his infantry in buildings.
it’s possible for you to also attack fortress with your troops.
Depending on the level of difficulty the number of units required to exterminate all opponents will change.
For the average level of difficulty is recommended ratio of 3:2 (3 is for you of course).
Keep in mind that your people will suffer because of the mines.
Fortunately, they are always in small numbers, so the losses will be rather moderate.
Be careful with the cavalry.
Artificial Intelligence likes to deploy stakes to stop your horses.
In 99% of all cases opponent will mulch artillery with sand bags.
Thanks to them, enemy artillerists are almost completely secured from musket fire.
Siege walls
Generally, I do not recommend to attack fortified forts only by yourself.
Intelligence of units is on a very poor level and soldiers mistakes can result in your defeat.
Even, when you are over-represented or when you have technological advantage.
It is important to have a possibility to move your cannons using the horse chariots.
With mobile artillery you don’t have this problem.
Two regiments of 12-pounds howitzers is enough to destroy siege walls quite fast.
When you will start to shoot the walls, the enemy will come up to you to start fight.
After making some damages in the wall, you’re free to give a shot to get inside.
If the opponent wants to come out, surround the hole in the wall and shoot his troops.
Enemy regiments will not have enough time to reorganize and answer.
This will result in serious looses in their lines.
If the opponent does not want to go out you will have to go inside the fortress.
The timer will be displayed in the right upper corner.
To be honest, many things can happen during that kind of fight.
Attack any bang out of cannons and smaller groups of infantry that are located outside the fort.
Come near siege walls and order your people to climb.
In this case, losses are inevitable due to the hostile artillery and soldiers waiting on the wall.
In fact, there is no difference where you will enter the walls.
Even if you choose unsecured piece of fortifications, enemy soldiers will have enough time to reach you.
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