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Can battalions breakdown to companies? - 2/18/2021 6:48:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		It is handy to have battalions break down to companies. Not only can one screen a larger front by spreading out the battalion's companies, additionally, when advancing, sending one company forward while holding the remainder back is something quite useful.
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RE: Can battalions breakdown to companies? - 2/21/2021 4:46:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		I don't have the game and I'm not a tester, but I suspect the answer is probably: 'not directly'.

There is a mechanism where you can create a new unit from an existing unit. You can find the screenshot here: Create Unit Screen. So you'd be able to create smaller formations from an existing unit if needed.


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RE: Can battalions breakdown to companies? - 2/22/2021 2:43:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks; I overlooked the details of that screenshot. Interesting.

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RE: Can battalions breakdown to companies? - 2/22/2021 5:14:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		Indeed. You can form Kampgruppen (or Taskforces). Especially in low unit : hex density scenarios this is almost a must-use strategy to be succesful. Interesting for scouting purposes, but also for garrisoning conquered towns and then pushing the main unit further onwards.


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