What I feel like when I bring 2-3 ships against a swarm of ties...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSkb0kDacjs

Watch this its part one, and you'll see what happens with swarms and assault missiles

I don't get it. That seems to me to be just about the opposite of taking a small group against a swarm.

Now if you really want to see a "swarm" in action and get a feel for how it works take a look at some of those videos involving the Giant Japanese Hornet and how they interact with "normal" bees.

the idea that you're a one man army translates well for me at least