games-pc empire earth Manuel D’Utilisation
Empire Earth
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Fortifications
Humans have built all kinds of fortifications through the ages: wooden palisades, earthworks,
castle keeps, walls and battlements. After WWI, France constructed the Maginot Line along
the German border from Switzerland all the way to Belgium. This massive fortification,
named after the man who proposed it, was well equipped with troops and gun emplacements,
making it impregnable to a frontal assault. So, when the Germans launched their invasion in
1940, they bypassed the Line by cutting through Belgium. The one fatal flaw in the Maginot
Line turned out to be that it simply wasn’t long enough.
castle keeps, walls and battlements. After WWI, France constructed the Maginot Line along
the German border from Switzerland all the way to Belgium. This massive fortification,
named after the man who proposed it, was well equipped with troops and gun emplacements,
making it impregnable to a frontal assault. So, when the Germans launched their invasion in
1940, they bypassed the Line by cutting through Belgium. The one fatal flaw in the Maginot
Line turned out to be that it simply wasn’t long enough.
At one time or another, it is likely that that you will have to defend your empire against
attack. You can fortify your city-states and other strategic positions by building towers, walls,
and gates. You can also garrison units in a Fortress to keep them in reserve for later battles.
Choose carefully where and when to construct fortifications to ensure that your defenses meet
your civilisation's needs.
attack. You can fortify your city-states and other strategic positions by building towers, walls,
and gates. You can also garrison units in a Fortress to keep them in reserve for later battles.
Choose carefully where and when to construct fortifications to ensure that your defenses meet
your civilisation's needs.
TIP: In some Epochs, you can research an upgrade for your Walls and Towers
(including stationary AA Guns) to make them stronger and more powerful.
(including stationary AA Guns) to make them stronger and more powerful.
These upgrades, when available, can be researched at a Town Centre or Capital.
Also, constructing the Ishtar Gate Wonder will increase the strength of your Walls
and Towers.
Also, constructing the Ishtar Gate Wonder will increase the strength of your Walls
and Towers.
Illustration of French soldiers attacking an English fortified camp, c. 1443 © Archive Photos