MTW Kiev 1240

Description

When the Golden Horde returned to Europe in 1236 they began by crushing the Kipchaks and Bulgars of the Steppes, before reaching Russia in late 1237. After decisive victories in Riazan, Vladimir and Moscow during the following year they stopped short of Novgorod and waited throughout 1239, resting in the Don basin before recommencing their onslaught at Kiev in 1240. The inhabitants of Kiev showed their defiance by executing the Mongol emissaries sent to demand their surrender. Batu Khan himself is said to have marvelled at the great city's beauty, but despite that he attacked fiercely with catapults, arrows and naptha. When Kiev fell in December 1240 there was much slaughter - people were impaled and some had wood splinters driven under their fingernails, whilst priests were roasted alive and nuns were ravished upon the church altars.

Win Conditions

• Protect the catapults. If even one is destroyed, you will know defeat this day.
• If the Horde is routed or killed, the enemy will claim victory. Do not allow this to happen.
• Take the Russian General's head.
• Get at least 1 of the Horde inside the castle walls.

Golden Horde Army

• 100 Golden Horde Heavy Cavalry
• 12 Trebuchet Crew
• 12 Trebuchet Crew
• 12 Trebuchet Crew
• 12 Trebuchet Crew
• 100 Golden Horde Heavy Cavalry
• 60 Golden Horde Heavy Cavalry
• 60 Golden Horde Horse Archers
• 60 Naptha Throwers
• 60 Naptha Throwers
• 100 Golden Horde Heavy Cavalry
• 60 Golden Horde Warriors
• 60 Golden Horde Warriors

Russian Army

• 60 High Royal Knights
• 100 Feudal Knights
• 100 Alan Mercenary Cavalry
• 60 Feudal Foot Knights
• 100 Feudal Foot Knights
• 100 Peasants
• 60 Bulgarian Brigands
• 60 Urban Militia
• 60 Militia Sergeants

Tactics

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Credits

The Background descriptions and Win Conditions are taken straight from the game text files in "\Medieval - Total War\Loc\Eng\", HISTCAMPAIGNS.TXT, HISTORICAL.TXT and CHANGES.TXT.