Well, if Hulegu's units were wavering, it is theoretically possible that the AI units could have been able to get away, as wavering men don't fight very well.
That's very interesting.
As for #2, I wouldn't know, cuz I always plan to decisively win my battles with one army, no reinforcements.
Matt
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