Several mutually supporting lines cover the likely approaches in an Empire: Total War defensive battle. High ground lets the artillery punish an opponent advancing uphill, while the current force holds until casualties allow waiting reinforcements to enter under the game's twenty-unit limit. Because the enemy must attack, the defender can wait behind prepared positions. The moment separates transferable principles such as depth, observation, and reserves from the scenario's specific reinforcement mechanics.
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Layered hilltop defence and waiting reserves
A defensive setup covers likely approaches with several lines, keeps artillery on high ground, and treats the game's reinforcement limit as a reserve system.