England (M2TW Faction)
Early English armies are made up of Levy Spearmen and Spear Militia, reinforced by Mailed Knights and Hobilar cavalry. Powerful English missile troops, Longbowmen are often used in battle, but the English cavalry does not offer the power and variety as rival factions.
| England (M2TW Faction) | |
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| Name: | Kingdom of England |
| From Game: | Medieval II: Total War |
| Religion: | Catholic |
| Culture: | Northern European |
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Gameplay
Starting Position
- London: English Capital; - South East England
- Nottingham: English Large Town; - Central England
- Caen: English Large Town; - Northern France
Campaign Objective
- Long Campaign: Hold 45 regions, including: Jerusalem Province.
- Short Campaign: Hold 15 regions and Eliminate Scotland & France
Units
- Light Infantry
- Peasants
- Town Militia
- Spear/Pike Infantry
- Levy Spearman
- Spear Militia
- Heavy Infantry
- Armoured Sergeants
- Armoured Swordsmen
- Bill Militia
- Billmen
- Dismounted English Knights
- Dismounted Feudal Knights
- Heavy Bill Militia
- Heavy Billmen
- Light Cavalry
- Demi Lancers
- Hobilars
- Mailed Knights
- Merchant Cavalry Militia
- Heavy Cavalry
- English Knights
- Feudal Knights
- Early General's Bodyguard
- Late General's Bodyguard
- Knights Hospitaller
- Knights Templar
- Missle
- Archer Militia
- Arquebusiers
- Longbowmen
- Mounted Longbowmen (unused vanilla unit)
- Peasant Archers
- Retinue Longbowmen
- Sherwood Archers
- Yeoman Archers
- Artillery
- Ballista
- Catapult
- Ribault
- Trebuchet
- Bombard
- Culverin
- Mortar
Faction overview
Strengths: Very secure starting position and the best archers in the medieval world. Ability to deploy stakes, only faction with access to Woodsmans guild and Sherwood archers. Tough and varied medium and heavy infantry. Easy access to the rich American continent when it is available. Well protected from the Islam factions and the great eastern invaders.
Weaknesses: Has to contend with France and Scotland and possibly Denmark to secure the empire. Lacks pikes and easy access to the holy lands. Some lands are poor and infertile, meaning a less than good growth and development rate.
Conclusion: A strong starting empire and a relatively easy faction to play, arguably the easiest. If you can secure the Isles then you will have an easy time gaining victory. Your only trouble will be keeping the French in mainland Europe and fending off sea-borne invaders. Scotland can also be a thorn in your side if they are not dealt with early. The successful leader will establish a strong and secure empire on the Isles with which to raid and invade mainland Europe, while maintaining the protection of isolation from most of the world.
England Details (M2TW Faction)
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