Recon & Initiative

[Moltke71]

The manual describes a unit's recon status but not its recon ability. How is this determined.

Also how is a leader's ability to gain initiative determined?

[lancer]

Goodaye Jim,

HussarG posted this when I asked a similar question:

Recon value

Cavalry is best for recon, infantry is normal and arty is bad. The bigger the army, the hogher the chance that recon will be successful. You can increase recon effectiveness by using multiple armies and recon detachments.

Hope that helps. Would you be Jim Cobb from 'The Wargamer'?

Cheers,

Lancer

[Moltke71]

Thanks. I also write for Armchairgeneral and Xtreme-gamer.