Snarkhunter
Prince
It wasn't so much that it was "way cool", but the devs are aware of the occasional instances where "obsolete" units have defeated "modern" units in history. Rare, to be sure, but it does happen. . . .
And dexters has it exactly right. For the computer, there are no "Tanks" and "Spearmen" There are only "units" with certain numerical attack/defense points.
Indeed. Ethiopia in '35 is the classic example. But I bet they thought it was way cool, just the same

kk