The Holy League | Generalissmus Campaign Cossacks 3 Guide

You'll still be facing Turks, and once again you need to destroy their bases. You begin with a city hall, few buildings, and a number of peasants and troops. This time, both enemies will have their city halls, and will develop their forts and train units. This means that longer your playthrough, your enemies will be respectively stronger.

There are two ways to beat this mission. First - you focus on base building, and proceed to attacking without counting on reinforcements (or using them later). Second way - you focus on Venetian reinforcement firsthand, and then concentrate on acquiring reinforcements from Poland, and later destroy the enemy. The second way is faster, effective, and doesn't require the same amount of time, but you need to skillfully use the troops you'll receive. Regardless of the way you choose, construct every available building, while the plan will look something like this:

You begin near the left edge of the map (1). Here you can find all the necessary resources to develop your base. If you send the deliveries to the north, after a short amount of time you'll receive reinforcements from Venetians. The received army is quite strong; you can use it to destroy the bandits north from your headquarters. This army is also equipped with cannons that can be used to break through the northern fort behind the river (2). Then, lead your forces on first enemy base (4) or focus on the northern base (3) that blocks you from receiving support from Poland. Using them, you can easily destroy the final base in the south (5).

Before you proceed with your plans, place one unit near the towers in the south. They will guard your weak flank Train one Cossack unit in the diplomatic center, about 50-100 troops. They will be needed to attack the outpost. Send most of the troops north, especially the reinforcements which you've received. You shouldn't have any problems eliminating the enemy in the woods using them.

First cannonade the palisade, then send the cavalry to attack the cannons, finally send all your forces.

Send your army to the northern outpost. Place the infantry and cannons by the towers, the cavalry should be stationed nearby. First, use the cannons to destroy the wooden palisade. Then send the Cossacks for a quick raid to destroy the cannons on the hill. The first volley shouldn't hit them, as the Cossacks should move quickly enough. Next, get the attention of the defenders and cannons. In the same moment, send your infantry and mortars to destroy the rest. If most of your forces survived, attack the northern enemy base. Otherwise, prepare for an attack on the northern fort.

Cannons placed on the other side of the river can easily hit the targets in the fort.

First, use the cannons to destroy the front tower and the wall, and then attack using your army. Place the cannons on the other side of the river; they can still hit the targets in the fort. You can also fire at the wall, shrapnel and remains will hit some of the janissaries placed by the walls. Then, use your infantry, with support from few mortars. When you kill the last enemy soldier and destroy both towers, you'll receive reinforcements in form of a cavalry and hussars unit.

Now you can easily clear both bases. If you were fast enough, Turks weren't able to develop or train a large amount of units. After the cavalry attack, send the cannons to destroy the rest of the buildings - barracks and towers. Remember to take over the remaining mines. You don't have to engage the remaining forces found in the outposts.