An enemy army has formed nearby. We must protect our provinces from any threat; if all our regions should fall,
our campaign comes to an end.
Let's push them back with the General's army. Notice that when we mouse over, a circular border is drawn
out on the map; this is the army's "zone of control". Enemies are unable to enter this zone without first attacking our army.
That's useful to remember when selecting strategic locations on the map.
Let's approach the enemy. With our army selected, we simply right-click a location on the map to issue the
order to move. We can press spacebar to speed up movement on the campaign map. Right-clicking on an opposing army will move our forces to
engage and instigate a battle.
This pre-battle panel offers an overview of the two armies involved. The balance of power meter shows how we compare to
the enemy so we can make a decision on our next move.
We've got several options here. We can choose to command our forces on the 3D battlemap, withdraw our army and regroup,
or fight out this encounter using the auto-resolve function. We'll choose the latter.
The enemy are crushed and here we're presented with the full glory of our victory. This panel shows our
casualties and the enemy's losses. Notice that, having survived the battle, our units have gained experience; they will now
be more effective in the field. Experienced units should be nurtured. They will become precious as our campaign develops.