Divinus Arma's Illustrated Guide to Basic Tactics

[*Ringo*]

Good useful info, will give it a go if i ever get round to playing a faction with Phalanx units!

I find this sort of military tactics fascinating but hard to find decent sources on; could you recommend any other books/websites that contain this type of pictorial descriptions?

Emperor Umeu 1 have you taken your pills today?

[Kekvit Irae]

Good useful info, will give it a go if i ever get round to playing a faction with Phalanx units!

I find this sort of military tactics fascinating but hard to find decent sources on; could you recommend any other books/websites that contain this type of pictorial descriptions?

http://www.alphalink.com.au/~nwa/dbx/dbatacts.html

It's primarily for DBA, but the general tactics can be used for RTW

[Marcus Maxentius]

Those tactics I've seen in history books on ancient battles. I love the slant formation or as you call it the echelon. I usually put elite units on the leading edge for maximum impact. It's really good agaisnt the computer since it seems prepared for you to attack in a straight line. You should also say that as you make contact with the enemy, gradually bring all of the other units into line.

Also, the charge through the middle with the cav move might work, but I tried it before and my cav panicked a bit.

[Colovion]

Very good post.

I can't wait until tactics actually have a bearing in battles won or lost. Are you in the wrong forum?