The Tip of Alexander

[Divinus Arma]

Another good movement is the essential "hold and flank" or "hammer and anvil" as you called it.

Same legend but with horse in wedge= v or ^

1) Approach em:

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2) Spread your horse to the far flanks. If they have horse, they will probably try to intercept. Sometimes they will even throw their general at you. This is why it is iomportant to support each contingent (battle line and flanking elements) with a general. They offer power and will recharge in between turns (yes it's cheating but it is kind of like real life. The general wants protection and he will get it damnnit). So, if the enemy cavalry intercepts, fine engage from every direction and throw your general at them first. They usually route or die.

As I said, spread out your horse:

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