understanding a sally

[spqr_arcani]

That happens if your troops on the wall breake the enemy unit, the remaining soldiers on the ladders fall down and die.

Ceterum censeo Romam esse delendam

No wonder I haven't seen this in a while.

Back in Vanilla RTW days it was easy recruiting robust faction units such as legionnaires as soon as you conquered the enemy city. When my newly conquered city was assaulted by enemy troops, my faction units held out well and probably broke the ladder climbers as you pointed out. For some reason (maybe game balancing), I find putting melee units on the walls not quite that efficient or effective when playing EB.

Thanks!