One large unit versus several smaller units?

[GaryChildress]

Is there any difference between having one large unit versus several smaller units but with the same # of subformations of each type? For example, does it make any difference to have one unit of 30 rifles and 9 machineguns versus 3 units of 10 rifles and 3 machineguns each in a single hex?

[Twotribes]

Depends on size of unit. from 2 hex sides you can attack with no penalty with 100 stackpoints. It goes up as you add hex sides to the attack. If your 3 units all add up to less thenn 100 and so does your big unit no difference.

[Vic]

Simple answer is no. Complicated answer is yes. The positive thing (already mentioned) is you can more easily gain concentric bonuses. The negative thing is if you split them up they might not retreat at the same time leaving a smaller force out on the battlefield than if all would have retreated together => resulting in more casualties.

best wishes,
Vic

[davebob]

In my last two games, I have gone with smaller units, separating heavy weapons into designate units. 30 rifle is the basic. 10 rifle,6 mg,4 bazooka/or 2 at for defensive areas. 10 rifle,6 mortar, 4 bazooka for attack. This allows great flexibility to get the best weapons where they are needed. Can cover more hexes when needed too. That mortar unit can defend a less important hex if needed. As a bonus, I am not losing mg on the attack or mortars on defense, thereby reducing the amount of clicks to replenish units(or the loss of experience wasting units in combat they are not suited for) in an emergency, I can attack a flank w those mg's. I find this to be realistic also, as heavy weapons are separate units in most armies.