There is no reason. Only noobs give attack orders to their close combat units.
25 Jun 2023, 02:09
Move/attack vs. Attack
I'm having trouble understanding the nuanced difference between a ground unit that moves into contact with an enemy unit and, in doing so, initiate melee combat... versus a ground unit clicks 'Attack' first, and then moves into contact with an enemy unit.
For planes I understand the distinction between patrolling/fighting versus 'attacking' a target and then immediately flying back to base.
But I need help understanding the ground combat situation. Why would someone click 'Attack' then move into melee, rather than simply move, encounter the enemy, and consequently initiate melee?
6 Replies
25 Jun 2023, 03:19
OK. Thank you.
25 Jun 2023, 04:38 (edited)
When using them with a country you are at war with, as long as there are no ranged units in your stack, both buttons will do the same thing.
āA battle fought without determination is a battle lost.ā - Josip Broz Tito
25 Jun 2023, 05:16
Brando Dilla wrote:
As long as there are no ranged units in your stack, both buttons will do the same thing.
Not. True.
Attack orders will attack the target no matter who owns it. This starts a war with a neutral country. The only time this is safe is when the target is owned by someone who gave you RoW or Shared Maps. Else you will start a war by accident, and more often than not, you will regret this new war.
Do not use attack orders with close combat units.
25 Jun 2023, 11:02
OK. Thanks everyone for the info.
25 Jun 2023, 20:31
Sorry, I should have been more clear with my post. I just fixed it.z00mz00m wrote:
Not. True.Brando Dilla wrote:
As long as there are no ranged units in your stack, both buttons will do the same thing.Attack orders will attack the target no matter who owns it. This starts a war with a neutral country. The only time this is safe is when the target is owned by someone who gave you RoW or Shared Maps. Else you will start a war by accident, and more often than not, you will regret this new war.
Do not use attack orders with close combat units.
āA battle fought without determination is a battle lost.ā - Josip Broz Tito
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