Squares - some tricky stuff

[BrettPT]

Hi Terry

I wonder if you could confirm if the following is correct:

1. Squares cannot receive rear support (the supporting unit can never reach the squares rear - it doesn't have one)

2. Squares can receive flank support from any type of unit that is not wavering. (there is no requirement for you to have a flank in order to receive flank support)

3. Squares can move 1MU as a simple move, counting any face of the square as the front.

4. Infantry in tactical that are charged in the flank or rear by cavalry can form square as a reaction, and then do not count as being charged in the flank or rear (the charging cavalry did not "contact the enemy flank or rear edge") They will not therefore drop a cohesion level for being charged in the rear and will not fight n the +/- POA.

Thanks Terry

[pptheos]

Furthermore, can a square provide flank support to a nearby unit?
If yes, how do you define the support areas of the square?

[deadtorius]

Hi Terry

I wonder if you could confirm if the following is correct:

1. Squares cannot receive rear support (the supporting unit can never reach the squares rear - it doesn't have one)

Squares never get rear support

2. Squares can receive flank support from any type of unit that is not wavering. (there is no requirement for you to have a flank in order to receive flank support)
The enemy has to be within the support area of the supporting unit, so a square should be able to get flank support, see page 52 for the support area. Basically its 1 base to the side and 2 MU out front.

3. Squares can move 1MU as a simple move, counting any face of the square as the front.

Correct

4. Infantry in tactical that are charged in the flank or rear by cavalry can form square as a reaction, and then do not count as being charged in the flank or rear (the charging cavalry did not "contact the enemy flank or rear edge") They will not therefore drop a cohesion level for being charged in the rear and will not fight n the +/- POA.

IF they fail the CMT they still form square but drop a cohesion level, also if the cav started 2 MU or less charge distance, they will automatically drop another cohesion level. Let the cav start too close and you could lose 2 cohesion levels.

Thanks Terry

[deadtorius]

Furthermore, can a square provide flank support to a nearby unit?
If yes, how do you define the support areas of the square?

I don't think that a square has a support area so I do not think it can provide flank support.

[terrys]

I don't think that a square has a support area so I do not think it can provide flank support.

Since a square doesn't have a flank edge it does not have a support area - so Yes, the above statement is correct.

[SirGarnet]

IF they fail the CMT they still form square but drop a cohesion level, also if the cav started 2 MU or less charge distance, they will automatically drop another cohesion level. Let the cav start too close and you could lose 2 cohesion levels.

Thanks Terry

Could you kindly provide the page reference for that 2 MU ? I can't locate it.

EDIT: Terry pointed to the Note in the Responding to Assault Table on p69 for the entry.