Think I need to help from a more experienced player to explain me some things about the combat similator.
Following simulation (2200 times):
Bandit camp: 60 guard dogs, 20 roughnecks, 120 rangers
My general: 200 recruits
Min. loss: 139 recruits
Max. loss: 168 recruits
Alternative simulation (of course also 2200 times):
My general: 173 recruits, 22 militia, 5 soldiers
Min. loss: 140 recruits
Max. loss: 171 recruits
How's this possible? I would say that my army in the alternative similation is stronger at any time.