Quote Originally Posted by CBR
Ahh the swipe tsk tsk

Yes it works best in a 1-2 rank line. The secret is the banner. As long as the soldier with the banner doesnt face an enemy you can get the swipe effect.
Oh, really? That's interesting...

Following on from that, regarding banners:

I've occasionally had battles where my King has been tied up in the middle of a unit of spears and I've tried to withdraw him in order to make a subsequent charge, but he's been pinned down and unable to get out.

Then, as I've moved the camera around, I've found that the banner has switched to another man (one far away from the fight)! This is crazy at the best of times, but when it's my general - or worse, my King! - it could be pretty bloody crucial!

Anybody experienced similar things? Any thoughts?