Hi methos. I'm glad you de-lurked so soon.

As for your suggestion, anyone can view the forums and reap the benefits of the information there as you have. I'm not sure that putting a second such topic here in the EH will further the subject. If any Junior Patron has something to contribute to the topic, the moderators can move any such contributions into the appropriate topic on behalf of the Junior Patron. Also, if the information gets too spread out then it loses its effectiveness as you have to hunt for the specific information you are looking for.

As for valour vs armour vs weapons upgrades, I believe there is a topic or two about that. If I recall, valour beats weapons and armour upgrades. Good weapons and armour don't do you much good if your men run as soon as combat begins.

As for your second question, in general, more units beats fewer, better units. With more units, you have extra units with which to flank the enemy and hit them from behind. Keep in mind a lot depends upon the skill level of the players too.

I'm sure others with much more ability will correct me where I'm wrong.