Uploaded November 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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This tactic was inspired by a subscriber: RavenHeadInn
He told me about some Zulu tactics in the Anglo-Zulu wars and it helped me to create this build for Arverni - Thanks for the suggestion Raven!

The formation used by the Zulu employed three main parts: chest (core infantry), loins (veteran reserves), and the horns (younger, lighter troops).
The only difference is that I took the 'loins' of the formation, and made it central and pushed my 'chest' towards the flanks.

In this battle: Arverni vs Suebi
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Some tactical elements of this battle:
- Using lighter more mobile infantry on the flanks to withdraw and strike quicker
- Weighting the center with the heaviest most defensive units
- Using elite sword units as balancing pivots in the main line
- Using melee cavalry to assist in infantry blobs

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