I am wondering if it has something to do with the new area of influence given to each soldier now instead of treating them as a whole unit.

Today I did a sally on Milan who was using crossbows, I finally lured them ahead a bit and they were just sitting there shooting at my archers. (btw I love how the genosian (sp?) crossbow ducks behind shields to rewind) So I took my knights out, gave them the one click and by god they charged! Once enganged I ran em back because the spear units were coming by this time. By the time I glanced at the field, I noticed that one charged wiped out the crossbow guys completely. Granted they werent full strength but still about 30 strong. My charges never work that good.

Anyways sorry I got sidetracked, later I was fighting some rebels with my cav and I noticed doing the single click charge 1 guy would charge way ahead and it seems as soon as he engages it send that AOE signal so the rest sorta sputter and die.

ALso it seems to work better if you stop the guys move them a bit so they reposition and then click again.

I still havent figured out lances, they need maybe a ammo counter like the javelins in RTW if they are running out.