"A good strategy to use in combat is to try an attack an enemy unit from the flank or side. To do this, I find that it helps if you have one unit charge to engage the enemy head on while a second unit (the best are mounted units) rushes in from the side or flank. If you want to avoid casualties, you can even have the head on unit pull back just before engaging, and then send it in again when the enemy is in shock from the side or flanking attack." - A Sad Knight

"use the inquisitors( catholic faction only)to prevent rebelions. especially grand inquisitors.usually works." - gappap the great

"As a Western power always try to occupy Cyprus, even by buying it!" - CR

"One can keep units of peasant warriors on newly conquered lands to keep the population happy, so as to save money and not waste it on more professional troops." - jar6head

"A dirty trick to take out a large force is to put a knife in its back. If possible, try to make as many allies as you can. When engaging in battle, let that faction fight for you and then rush them from behind." - asdf

"In combat, if u are russia u get as one of the uits u get right of te bat ( in the second age) boyars. If you make an army of about three units ofd these u can dominate the field becuase they are very good with both Bows and Swords. This can give you a great advantage gaist most factions and rebel parties.It's also very awesome to have fien units of thm chasin down a group of mounted archers and watch thm slowly gain ground and then slice them to bits.lololol. Hope this helps someone.." - Th Lionhearted

"When starting at the early age try to build ships as quickly as possible, the control over the seas is vital in medieval total war, bringing extra income and allowing sea landings to attack provinces. Always try to keep a secure trade route, and really push to take control of the atlantic (needs deep sea ships), as if your normal trade routes are attacked, you can still gain income by using the atlantic as a trade route." - Spry