Art De La Guerre

[rameteh]

Hello people,

Does an impetuous infantry is subjected to uncontroled charge against mounted?

I can´t find any rules that says so but then in an information not it gives an example that creates this situation (taking into consideration the fact that a unit behind a light unit allows an impetuous unit to avoid an uncontrolled charge). In this case the not describes a HI not having to charge a LI because a mounted unit is behind the LI at a distance of 3UD (2+1 because the LI is able to evade).

thanks in advance for the answer.

[Soranon]

Impetuous infantery isn't subjet to uncontroled charge against mounted.

You can find this point p41 (exception to uncontroled charge).

If there is a LI at charging range and a mounted unit just behind, the impetuous infantery if uncontroled, must charge the LI but can stop just before contacting the mounted unit.

[rameteh]

Hello

There should be some kind of translation misprint in the Spanish version of the rulebook. For any reason our book does not include that point.

Thanks a lot for the clarification.

[plefebvre]

Answer is page 41

There is not uncontrolled charge situation if the impetuous unit is foot and the target is the front edge of enemy mounted troops.

But be careful !!! As a consequence, if the target is flank edge or rear edge of an enemy mounted troops, that situation provokes an uncontrolled charge for the impetuous foot unit.
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[Black Prince]

Having to hold impetuous foot from charging the flank or rear of mounted is a very nice rule it allows a well handled mounted force to pull apart a foot line. LC can ride up to 2UD turn their flank or rear the enemy, shoot and provoke a charge from the foot I like it.

[plefebvre]

[Hazelbark]

Do remember there are rules that you don't have to charge if your adjusted distance might make you contact mounted front. (see green box page 42)

[Black Prince]

Does a front corner to corner contact count as front edge contact?

[plefebvre]

[aohtonen]

If the Imp Inf does not charge the horse, what does it cost in CP to move the infantry in any other direction, 1 or 3 CP?

[Hazelbark]

p 40, 2nd para begins "When...."

So if you are not subject to an uncontrolled charge because enemy cavalry are near to your infantry then the 3 CP charge does not apply.

However you are still un-maneuverable p32. So some moves will still cost 2 CP.