Francis Marion
Mariner
posted 02-06-13 07:43 AM
EDT (US)
3 / 4
I fight almost all of my battles defensively, even when using an army for offensive purposes. Thus, my favorite army consists of the following:
1 General
7 Line Infantry
6 Demi-Cannons
4 Ranged or Light Cavalry (Light Dragoons, preferably)
2 Heavy Cavalry (Regiments of Horse)
Ranged Cavalry (Mounted Tribal Auxiliary, Cossacks, Light Dragoons) are perfect for chasing and shooting down remnants of routing enemy cavalry units which would otherwise escape the battle and cause me much wasted movement on the campaign map in order to destroy. They are also perfect for harassing enemy lines which are hesitant to close on my defensive position. As an added bonus, once Light Dragoons are available and included in my armies, they make quelling unhappiness in recently conquered large cities much easier. The Heavy Cavalry I have on hand to protect my flanks and to take on, if necessary, enemy cavalry units attempting to flank my position. This allows me to keep my Line Infantry in place to engage the main line of the enemy. The Demi-Cannons make short work of most enemy cavalry units before they can attempt to flank my line or make a charge on my artillery, and the combination of volleys of canister from the Demi-Cannons along with the musket fire of my Line Infantry always proves to be a deadly combination on the main enemy line.