OK, this is day 2 of RTW and I've hit some bad turbulence while reading the boards.
1. Is this a Cavalry game where the horses are running on crack and "to flank or not to flank" is your only question?
2. Is it true the AI is scripted to only attack head-on, and that your (AI-controlled) allies are suicidal maniacs?

Will somebody please tell me this just my Sunday morning blues while I help myself to a third cup of coffee?