Disordered Charge

Unusual Situations (Charging)

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Fig 128.1 - Unit A charges unit B. It wheels to bring as many models into base contact as possible, and to avoid the terrain before moving in.

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Fig 128.2 - After making contact, unit A cannot align to unit B – the terrain is in the way. Unit B then wheels to align. Not being as wide as unit A, it moves past the terrain and the gap is closed.

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On occasion, a charging unit will be able to make contact with its charge target, but unable to align to it because something lies in the way. In such cases, the charge target should align itself against the charging unit. If this is not possible, simply leave a gap. In either case, the charging unit has made a disordered charge, as shown in Fig 128.1 and Fig 128.2: 

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Moving an army is an important and often decisive part of the game. When opposing commanders are well matched, move and counter move can become complex and challenging as the rival armies search for an advantage. This section begins with the rules for basic movement and manoeuvre, before delving into the intricacies of charging and fleeing. Finally, you will find an explanation of how different types of battlefield terrain can hinder, or even halt, movement.

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