Tactics: Principles, Tips, Tricks, and Traps

[dirtywick]

Ironhawk said:

Like this for example. Why would you put your heaviest units in the place where they are likely to take the most fire? This is where your chaff goes.

Against most archers this isn't a bad idea depending on what nation you're using and who you're fighting against. Crossbows are a problem, but most of the time against other types of bows they'll march through with little to no damage.

For instance, if you set your light infantry to attack rear and put them on the flanks of your heavy infantry, often what they'll do is surround the units engaging your heavy infantry. This isn't a bad idea in some cases. Why kill chaff if you don't have to? They'll need to be replaced which can slow you down.