malins
Stumbling Seeker
Hmm but you see, from your viewpoint as commander you assume that your order will be exercised instantly and perfectly on the field."Cohort on the command right face, right...face." or alternately again orders can be issued by details, you see an exposed flank, I see simple drill manoeuvres.
It takes time though to reorder those formations. They can't even see properly (awareness of their own position in regard to the enemy is lacking... The enemy is too quick and too close. And when those simple drills suddenly don't work panic strikes...
'Varus, give me back my legions!' .... No, they have been swallowed by the woods...
(I'll have to look up the Trung sisters...)