Many thanks for all the tips. Possum.

New army of 3 archers, 3 Aux. Cav., 3 Mdm Inf, 3 Legions and 3 Praetorians is really kicking but.

Its a real shame that the elephants suck so bad. Admit it, we'd all like to have at least one elephant/juggernaut that simply squooshed the other guy's troops ...

Thanks, possum.
I bagged the old army and have started anew. I will follow your suggestions and see how much better I do.

Question about disbanding:
I assume you get nothing extra for upgrades, right? Just basic unit cost?

Battle titled "2nd Macedonian War"; is first in Hellenistic Monarchies cyle immediately following Carthaginian cycle.
My force comprises the following units:
Legate lvl30
Skirm. lvl18
Scout lvl16
Aux. I lvl17
Hastati I lvl15
Hastati II lvl16
Leg. I lvl16
Leg. II lvl15
Leg. III lvl14
Nobles I lvl10 ...

Phillip is kicking my butt. Any pointers? This battle has me stumped.

If I keep causualties down-no win. Go to rout Philip--too many casualties. Vicious circle.