How to find the parent unit in REN?

[Sgt.Barnes]

Thanks a bunch, people. I will try your last tip in larger scenario's to keep the parents organized if needed. I suppose it's the only method. I have noticed the difference in portraits of most units. Like you said, Xaver, skirmishers do keep this 'individual' portrait when you split the mother unit. In my current scenario (Heiligerlee) I haven't found a duplicate portrait within the broader subdivision (a band in the case of my scenario). So I was able to find the parent back. Quite simple. See how that holds up in other scenarios which might require some manual numbering.

In any case I found my personal use of skirmishers thus far:

1. as a recon in low-vis areas such as woods, especially if such woods obscure my flanks
2. holding up an advance defensive area until the main body arrives
3. blocking the enemy skirmishers
4. keeping stronger skirmishers as a buffer in front of valuable but vulnerable units (disorderd).
5. NOT forget to bring 'em home after they are used, because they will plummet my score if routed, and they rout easily if low quality. I noticed their fire value is pretty much negligible and I rather have sturdy units to fire and preserved in strength. This means to me that I only use skirmishers when I absolutely see a need for them, rather than keeping them out by default.

I still need to experiment with skirmishers and their use for melee-ing.

Thoroughly enjoying and learning this game, much of which is either of a tactical or historic nature which is perfect.

If I may ask: I read the real soul of the game is in PBEM games. I've never PBEM'ed any game, let alone did ladder games. What is the best way to get started on The Blitz? Am i supposed to use the matchmaking system in some fashion?