Quote Originally Posted by antisocialmunky View Post
I wouldn't blame anyone at using the 'volley' and charge strategy especially if your melee tech is better.
That indeed is what you are supposed to do, if you follow the French doctrine towards the end of the era. Column up slightly, find a weak point and charge!

Warning - may be even better to use a mixed line...have your recruits take the hits in a line fending off a flanking whilst your finest melee units ploughs in. Usually try and aim them at the "join" between 2 eney units, with enough momentum you can split the line and push outwards.