focus attacking in formation

[naq]

When my units are grouped in formation and ordered to attack, they attack nearest enemy units instead of the target. How can I order them to focus on a single target?

[Gigantus]

Often a unit would have to pass close by an enemy unit to reach the intended target when ordered in that manner and then would get decimated as it would try to move instead of defending themselves. Directing a number of your units to attack a single target also results in a highly inefficient 'blob' as they will converge.
Rather give individual attack commands, even if you have pause the game shortly to do so.

[naq]

Often a unit would have to pass close by an enemy unit to reach the intended target when ordered in that manner and then would get decimated as it would try to move instead of defending themselves. Directing a number of your units to attack a single target also results in a highly inefficient 'blob' as they will converge.
Rather give individual attack commands, even if you have pause the game shortly to do so.

I often use focus attack for cavalry charges and archers. For infantry I give individual attack commands.