Yes



This lot came with a town I gained through diplomacy. So I used them on a bunch of rebels.

Normally peasants are garrison duty.

If any find themselves in a bigger battle I will often put them in open formation and draw the enemy fire. If the enemy attack them on the ground I will retreat them luring the enemy into a trap. I also used them vs chariots when tons of infantry mobbing bogged down chariots soon kills the chariots.