Quote Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief
I agree with Severous's tactics.

In addition, I wonder why you're using Hastati against these people. I would hold off on further invasions until you either get Principes/Triarii or Marian Reforms and Cohorts (Cohorts are recommended). If you plan to push further into the East the Hastati just won't cut it.
I do have principes they were just not used in that particular fight. When the rest of my army swept up the reinforcements, I used them to finish off the King.