Protected Foot

[LambertSimnel]

I see from the definition of protection that it isn't just pike and shot that can be protected. But while there a host of benefits to being protected shot or protected pike, I don't see what other foot get from being protected. What am I missing?

[rbodleyscott]

I see from the definition of protection that it isn't just pike and shot that can be protected. But while there a host of benefits to being protected shot or protected pike, I don't see what other foot get from being protected. What am I missing?

1) Enemy mounted don't get +1 POA at impact against Protected MF.
2) A mixed BG of HF and MF counts as HF for CT purposes, so does not get -1 on the CT for losing against mounted in the open. (P.147 Mixed Battle Groups)

[donkiesrus2003]

Don't forget the benefits of protected horse, determined horse and chevaliers when they are protected by commanded shot.

[Blathergut]

In a Mixed BG of 4 shot + 2 pike, and 2 shot have been detached:

Does the remaining Mixed BG count as protected even though only the front pike base has shot to the sides?

Or does each pike base need a corresponding shot base beside it?

[mellis1644]

From my reading and memory I thought the protection was provided 'per file' i.e. to the touching files next to the element. So only a front base would be needed. But I may be wrong - will check later.

[timmy1]

I have removed my prior post as, once again, it was wrong. Page 33, 3rd bullet. This specifically allows what you asked.