Quote Originally Posted by guineawolf
i only figure out a way that read in roman history,when using phalanxe for defense,try using some rotation method,that will conserve their stamina,like first line unit fall back behind second line unit after receive first wave of attack for resting,then when the second line unit fall back behind first line unit,those first line units oredi become fresh again,and so on ......
There are a few problems with this theory.
1. Romans enjoy having cav break you side flanks.Any attempt to run away would end in more casualties than normal.
2.Having troops that could be in combat sit and rest seems kinda crazy to me.


However, in reality, they were massacred to the last man by my endless waves of Roman legionnaires
Ahh so thats the problem. Your commanding the romans not the spartans. The AI has proven a bit...Stupid at times. The best way to defend any city is to take your phalanxs,find the main entrances that lead to your town square and place the phalanxs there. You should have about 4 points that need covering. This will allow you to clog the romans at these choke points without the worry of romans hitting you in the back. No one enjoys taking 9 ft spears head on. Not even elephants.