Preset-Formations

[Shoko]

The Japanese had several elaborate pre-battle formations.There were 22 formations in all,each named after the image they were derived upon.Examples,
GANKO(birds in flight)
SAKU (keyhole)
KENRAN(danceing sword)
Anybody know where i can find diagrams on these?

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Shoko Emperor
Die by the Sword
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[Tachikaze]

http://sutic.nu/blade/guide/armies.htm

[Shoko]

Cheers Tach,but know where i can find them all????? http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/wink.gif

[Catiline]

To quote from historicalformations.txt

Don't want ai to use these wacky formations

and

Make sure this goes behind the flank guard dudes

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Oderint dum metuant

[Shiro]

I wonder if there are any more pearls of wisdom that document has to offer? http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by Shiro (edited 09-30-2001).]

[NZ Tanuki]

Shoko,

If you like I can email you 7 of the major formations (and explanations) scanned from Turnbull's _Samurai Armies_.

Regards,
NZ Tanuki

To keep silent and act wise/ Still not as good as drinking sake/ Getting drunk and weeping. - Otomo no Tabito (665-731)

[Shoko]

NZ cheers m8,but i already got those..but thanks anyway http://www.totalwar.org/ubb/biggrin.gif