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Because a definition of insanity is to do the same thing again, and expect a different result, I took the Greeks out again against the Romans.
Its Hoplites vs. Legionaries in this LADG Battle Report
https://philonancients.blogspot.com/2021/03/a-greatness-of-greeks.html
Enjoy

Third time is the charm?

You mention the Hoplite fighting the cavalry on the on the hill was a no-no, but what else were you really supposed to do at that point?

Approach to within 1UD (40 mm) and stop. The 40mm in front of the spear is a Zone of Control, which limits the actions of the Cavalry. At that point the cavalry can charge off of the hill onto the plains, where the Hoplites have a +2 to +1 advantage, or the Cavalry can retire, but be disordered for doing so, as it is "Impact" cavalry. Not a cavalry type that can evade. Otherwise, the Cavalry is locked in place.
Then I can maneuver another unit onto the cavalry's flank and charge it. At that point the cavalry is doomed.

Good write up! I posted a minor issue on your page.


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I thought I saw that Spear and Pike count as Impact vs Cav...am I remembering wrong?