Finally, since they are horse mounted, they can be used as scouts to determine your opponent's force and location. Artillery also plays an important part of the battle plan for any commander. Certain types of artillery must be fired from close range while others are more effective from longer range. Artillery fired into the flanks of the enemy is particularly devastating and can break even elite troops very quickly. However, artillery is very ineffective under direct infantry attack and in extreme cases, your artillery can be captured and used against you.
Nothing changes the outcome of a battle faster than captured artillery.
Each unit is designated with a flag and this flag tells the tale of the status of the unit. A flag that is straight and unmoving means the unit is at full strength and not taking any damage. A flag flying means that the unit is under fire. When the flag droops, it means that their morale is dropping due to battle stress and casualties and is a threat to retreat. These flags provide important information at a glance to allow you to see how your troops are doing and who needs attention.