Helping Messina | Dawn of the French Fleet Campaign Cossacks 3 Guide

This mission is focused mostly on naval battles, but you will also participate in at least two land skirmishes. You will start the scenario with large fleet. Despite its size, it's no match against the Spanish blockade. Break through the right side (1). The line there consists mostly of enemy yachts. Once you destroy most of them, immediately swim to the southern bay. Even if the enemy starts chasing you, there he will resign and retreat to the small bay (3). Unload your troops in Messina and attack the enemy army (2).

This battle will not only allow you to defend the city, but to obtain additional cannons as well. Use the artillery and your fleet to attack Spain fleet (3). You won't be able to destroy all ships - the enemy will retreat further to the west, to a fortified bay. However, on the north, in the upper left corner, there is a small fort with large number of cannons (4). Load your forces on the transport ships and land them on the beach before the palisade. The wooden wall can be walked around, which even the computer will do. Defeat most of the enemy army and the rest will escape. The cannons will be given under the control of your ally and they will shoot down the fleet. The enemy will retreat even further towards the city (5). Before you swim there with your fleet, destroy the towers and the fort that guards the entrance to the bay. Use a ship in the line for that. If needed, transport your cannons to help here.