Strange combat results combat result
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:05 pm
by gazfun
Could someone explain to me why these 2 combat results came up with a victory where the highest casualty side is the winner. There one here where one side didnt get any casualties
Re: Strange combat results combat result
Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:59 pm
by Captain_Orso
Victory is granted to the side retaining the field after the battle. so, if one side is forced into retreat through failing morale, the other side wins.
Since the battle is in a marsh region, force composition may have played a large role here. Difficult terrain limits frontage greatly. If the defender has a lot of small artillery (6lber) a lot more of them will get into frontage than if the attacker has mostly larger artillery (12lber).
Simple luck does play some role too. Generally not so much, but sometimes.