Confused on game mechanics

[Jagger]

There was no skirmisher in the hex.  The defending unit was disorganized and facing away from me.  I did fire into its back causing the disorganization and then charged in line with my 500 to their 700.  I know I had less but I thought the flank and disorganization would make up the difference.  I also had an officer with my unit.  I understand not pushing them from the hex or both taking losses but I did not understand how they could score a hit of 92 men and only lose 8.  That was my main confusion.  

There was no skirmisher in this fight and I thought skirmishers gave no bonus to melee as they automatically fall back when charged.



Logan

In general, the melee system for ACW and Nap are basically the same.  I looked at the melee system pretty closely for ACW and noted that even with extreme odds, like 5 or 6-1,  you can still lose the melee.  The odds favor the side with the greater numbers and beneficial modifiers but there is almost never a guarantee you are going to win.