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TACTICS·WHITE DWARF 340

The Enemy of My Enemy: Part One

April 2008·pp. 78–83

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Mat Ward examines how Good armies can use allies to compensate for missing troop roles. Tough Bulwarks occupy ground, powerful Brawlers break enemy formations and concealed Sneaks divert attention from the main battle. He compares suitable units, explains the counters each role must fear and combines them in a Rohan-led sample force. The approach treats alliance selection as a practical tactical tool while still offering a plausible story for the finished army.

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