I agree with the thoughts about brit chariot generals. They are WAY too fragile. You really need to keep them out of the fight until its time to mow down routers.


Chariots hitting the front of a phalanx are usually trashed. Mind you, this can be of value if you're willing to lose your heavy chariot unit solely for the purpose of breaking their formation. The spear boys will not take many casualties and you will lose 2/3 or your chariots, but there will be gaps and bends in their formation. Followed quickly enough by cavalry or sword infantry, this can result in a breakthrough -- but its going to be hard on your chariots.


Light chariots are a must with Briton for their missile ability. They're nice in that they can usually outrun anyone who can really hurt them and their scythes hammer the light cavalry that can catch them. It's a pity nobody in England ever considered using a bow while standing afoot rather than in a moving chariot. Must be something to do with "being sporting."