Quote Originally Posted by Didz View Post
First observation I would make is that if the unit was 60 strong it would not have been cavalry but dragoons.
On my settings - Ultra, I think - cavalry are 60, dragoons, 80.

As to the OP, I find cavalry very effective against low morale infantry, not so much against quality foot.

I agree that they often need quite a bit of micromanaging to be effective.

To alh_p's list, I would add charging enemy units already engaged by my foot and providing a mobile reserve, though I prefer dragoons for this last. Point 4 is especially relevant against the AI as it rarely seems to leave much protection for its arty.