I have found the phalanx formation in Europa Barbarorum to not be particularly useful. Even when they are attacked head on one of two things will happen, either the enemy will spill out to the sides of the formation and quickly cut down the hoplites on the flanks (even if I have infantry protecting both the right and the left), or the phalanx will become disorganized after a short period of time and lose their effectiveness. What is the best way to utilize them? Should I take them out of formation? Press alt and have them use short swords when they get in too close? Or something else?