Well I have seen some use such a gamey tactic but they lose one manuver element so I dont think it really is a good idea. The money saved by getting a peasant cant really make up for that one less unit even if you can get a couple of extra combat points by having a few stronger units.

You would simply end up having all your units engaged while the other player have one unit that can flank. That of course doesnt mean that you will win 100% of the fights as there is still skill, luck and teamwork that can change the outcome.

A general does not give any bonuses to other units but I do think that the general unit has +2 morale but not sure.


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