Noob question on combat?

[Razorflame]

peasants are very good in high numbers sure they die fast but they have best damage compared to leadership

and for your question

i think the alt key let's you see hitpoints above head i think
^^

and either way you can also right click on a unit to see their stats

[Vomaxx]

Three or four hundred peasants are certainly useful in the first stages of the game (which is all I have done so far); and they seem to be available in unlimited quantities.