When generals are infantry units...

**DukeofSerbia** · 05-05-2006, 19:28

I have with English general Urban Militia with 5* and 2 Feudal Seargents (one with 9* (I think he is hero unit, he had 7* on start) and one with 5*).

Now I start with Sicily and have two 2* Chivalric Man at Arms.

They are not fast as cavalry, more fragile (especially UM) and AI seems to always shoot them with archers/crossbowen/javelin units. Few times I didn't used them in battle and they gained V'n'V Not so bold.

How to use generals who are infantry unit?

P.S.
I always preffer cavalry generals.

**Dutch_guy** · 05-05-2006, 19:42

I usually put them right behind my infantry centre, backing the units up who are likely going to have the hardest time.

Also, when attacking, I tend to move slowly and controlled, that way my infantry ( and maybe heavily armoured ) general doesn't lag behind nor does he get too tired.

While you may use your prince, king or other cavalry general as a heavy flanking force you'll find that a little more dangerous with an infantry general. As he is slower and (probably) has a far lower charge bonus, and you're heavily engaged units might brake when their general isn't covering their backs because he's performing a flanking manoeuvre.

So manouvering is a tad bit harder, but infantry generals have their advantages too... you could - as an example - put him in the woods when facing an all cavalry enemy army - that way he's more effective against cavalry and gives your troops the regular bonuses.

**DukeofSerbia** · 05-05-2006, 19:55

I agree when I face enemy in forests - they are excellent then but in open battles is very difficult.

In high and late era, heavely armored general infantry is magnet for AI arbalesters as I had painfull experience with this.

**Vladimir** · 05-05-2006, 19:57

It's not so bad really especially if he's leading a 100 man unit. You don't get the speed but you get a nice boost to your army's numbers.

**gaijinalways** · 05-08-2006, 13:15

Keep your infantry general in the center, but out of range of the missle troops. I know, easier said than done. True, I often use him and his men to help out the trouble spots, just remember, don't use a wedge (your general will be at the tip)

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**DukeofSerbia** · 05-08-2006, 19:17

@ gaijinalways

I never used wedge formation for infantry.

**Vladimir** · 05-10-2006, 17:00

Originally Posted by DukeofSerbia

@ gaijinalways

I never used wedge formation for infantry.

Always use it when you use swords against spears. And if you're charging into the rear of the enemy or against a weak general's unit, use the wedge.

**DukeofSerbia** · 05-10-2006, 17:07

Thanks Vladimir. I will start to use that tactics.

**Vladimir** · 05-10-2006, 18:10

Originally Posted by DukeofSerbia

Thanks Vladimir. I will start to use that tactics.

I suppose I should have phrased that better; let's just say it's highly recommended that you break that spear block into tiny little pieces. Trying to go head to head will only allow the spearmen to fight to their full advantage. Others have suggested before that you spread your MAAs into a single or double line, charge in a wedge, and go to tight formation after the tip of your wedge is into the block. This allows for greater penetration and the ability to hit the spears on the flank.

I like taking weak enemy generals head on with a wedge because it increases the possibility that your general will kill the enemy general. This is a good way to get a virtue or two and always use the wedge with striking the rear.