still at loss in understanding this...

[PhilD]

Originally posted by Pocus:
they had hold and attack closest. In this case F, unless closest is determined initially and not recomputed, but I dont even want to take into account this stupid possibility.

You mean you don't believe the "closest" is determined at the start of the fight? It's pretty clear to me that it is for pure "Attack closest" orders, and I wouldn't be surprised if it were the case for "Hold and attack".

The orders system has very little flexibility; I'm perpetually amazed that some people manage to get a measure of control in their battles. I typically don't, unless I'm using long-range missile troops positioned at the end of the battlefield...