7.1.9 Victory

To determine the victorious side in a mathematical battle the relative losses of both sides are compared. Both side's original headcount is divided by their losses taken in the battle, and if the difference between the two figures is 2 or more then the side with the higher value will win. If the difference is less than two then the battle is a draw.

Example:

Army A:40,000 men, 5,880 losses value=(40000/5880)=6.8

Army B:10,000 men, 7,895 losses value=(10000/7895)=2.5

The value of army A is 4.3 points higher than that of army B. Therefore army A wins the mathematical battle.

The victorious side will be awarded with the co-ordinate where the battle took place. The losing side will suffer additional losses of up to 15% of its headcount, with a minimum of 25 men lost per battalion.

Notes:

The losing army will not be able to capture enemy territory for one turn (see 7.1.9., p69). However, it is possible for the losing force to move/retreat over its own territory or that of an ally.

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