Best played as ...

[phoenix]

Sometimes no script at all for the AI if you choose to play the opposite side to that recommended.

The AI is terrible though, even when scripted, even when the scenario designer has really made an outstanding effort to make the best of it. You should play hotseat against yourself, maybe, to enjoy Valmy as French (and Allied). I played a lot against the AI in the past before deciding I was wasting time. I know it's been said many times, but PBEM is best and very easy to arrange in here, and no one cares how good or bad you are, and everyone is helpful and will even give you tips during play, if you ask, and most will even play you without worrying about it going on a ladder, if that bothers you. Also, usually you can find a game against someone roughly at your level. At least, that's been my experience.