My dear Count, I agree with you 100%. In this particular fight I was playing with different tactics to see what A1 would do. I normally do all the things you mention. I am going to try Monte's and your suggestion of "Reverse Slope" in my next attempt, I'll let you know how it goes.
La Rothiere presents some unique and difficult circumstances to overcome, heavily out numbered and out gunned. I have found in my previous attempts (fought it 15 times) that the further away from my 2 LOP's I deployed, the longer my front was and being so out numbered, my Reserves had little effect. So in my last attempt, I deliberately did the unorthodox, I shortened my front, deployed in front of my LOP's, and due to my shortage of infantry, used cavalry to protect my almost refused left flank.
It seemed to work, by 1530 hrs when the game froze, I had a CEH of 12% against the Allies 21%. My right flank was steady and the Allies attacking the right were in big trouble, Nansouty's cavalry corps deployed from my left, was wreaking havoc on their exposed flank and rear. It was really fun to get my own back.
Just thought I'd explain why I did everything in such an unorthodox manner. After all we can afford to experiment, we don't have real lives at stake, although when I venture into MP etc.. I will obviously command as though I do have real lives.
I have learned more from La Rothiere than any other battle we have, it is a true delight and I take my hat off to you all for this great game.