You can, but it requires a lot of micro and your FMs will have to endure quite a bit of punishment, as they are your only "town square assault" units in early game - the light HAs will get butchered by any kind of infantry (moreso as cavalry is already bugged in cities).
Swêboz guide for EB 1.2
Tips and Tricks for New Players
from Hannibal Khan the Great, Brennus, Tellos Athenaios, and Winsington III.
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