Self-explanatory, obviously Ashdod tends to have a strong bless so their sacreds can roll over people in the early and mid game but what troops do you guys mass to garrison your forts or block for your mages? Any suggestions appreciated, currently in a game and almost done eating C'tis so was wondering if I should spend my gold on more troops so my forts are less barren.

On an unrelated note, is it better to bounce from one war directly into another one, or should I consolidate my forces and work on infrastructure now?