Ground combat / Invasion...?????

[fdlu]

I have not played SE 4 alot due to time
restrictions but can somebody comment or
share his experience in regard to ground
combat.
how do the various elements interact and the
like (militia , strenght of militia , combat
strenght of troops, can i use fighters in gc
at all, how so, weapons platforms.....and so on)
Is there any way to do gc and not !!! to damage population or facilities prior/during
gc ??
any hint tactic etc. is welcomed as i have
the impression that all elements are there
but need a little explaining how they work at all.
please also note that i have used gc only
seldom and more in a experimental form.
thanks for any replys.

[This message has been edited by fdlu (edited 13 January 2001).]