Well, the AI always charges, regardless of whether it uses sound tactics or not. I find that the multiplayer battles last much longer, as both players spend most of the battle manoevering into position before they commit. Once the actual fighting starts, it can be over very fast, though.
Combat is rather fast, compared to say, MTW 2. Ashigari fold about as fast as peasants against lancers in Empire, I'd say.
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