[chrispedersen]

One of the best use of Hold and attack, when you are set at the rear - is to string out non-homogenous troops.

Ie., if your opponent is fielding troops of 7 and 11 movement, hold and attack from the rear will separate those troops into two distinct groups.

If you are playing small number of units, (which I usually prefer) this helps to prevent your units from being overwelmed by numbers, cutting down on the dfensive penalty of multiple attacks.