1st side vs 2nd side pros and cons

[Liquid_Sky]

One thing I like about going 2nd is that I am usually on the defence. And just before night, I can pull back off the front. And if I move onto a road, I can then go into travel mode, and scoot away during the night.

I have been hit by the last turn enemy recapturing objectives.. I have even lost a Major Victory to a draw (by one point!) by a last turn movement that would have thrown away most of his units if I had another turn. I have learned as the attacker to spend my last turn moving to avoid these last minute defensive rushes. It's actually not that hard. Breaking down Battalions into companies so he has to disrupt more units....or just piling into the objectives. Doesn't matter if he isolates you if he can't disrupt the hex.