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How did Hannibal supply his troops in the Alps and Italy?
Episode 181
In our last episode before a short hiatus for Christmas, Jasper tackles this question on Hannibal's logistics that was sent in by Anne one of the Pat…
4 years, 3 months ago
Pendraken and painting challenges
Episode 58
In this episode, Leon from Pendraken tells the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy team about putting on the show Battleground. He also tells us about mo…
4 years, 3 months ago
Bar Kokhba
Episode 180
In AD 132 began the bloody struggle between two strong-willed leaders over who would rule a nation.
Ancient Warfare Magazine regular Lindsay Powell h…
4 years, 3 months ago
What were the different types of ships used by the Romans navy?
Episode 179
What were the different types of ships used by the Romans navy? Did they only use triremes? Jasper tackles this question from from Douglas Gatto.
Why…
4 years, 3 months ago
Were there units recruited from a specific area in the Hellenistic period?
Episode 178
Josh sent this question in for Murray to ponder over. During the Roman period, we have evidence of reasonably specific units based on (original) area…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Batavian Revolt
Episode 177
Untaxed, but burdened by Rome's demands for ever more infantry and cavalry from their small tribe, the Batavians use the chaos of AD 69 to revolt. It…
4 years, 4 months ago
How were Roman marines equipped, how did they fight?
Episode 176
Daniel asks, 'I was curious about Roman marines. I see them depicted in video games the same as a classic 1st century legionary, but with their red c…
4 years, 4 months ago
Could Alexander have convinced his men to head further into India?
Episode 175
Murray answers this question, sent in from Manvir. Could Alexander have convinced his men to head further into India? Was one reason for turning back…
4 years, 4 months ago
Did Ancient Armies wargame in any fashion we would recognize?
Episode 174
Jasper tackles this question from one of our patrons.
'Did Ancient Armies wargame in any fashion we would recognize? Either in the armchair sense, or…
4 years, 4 months ago
What is one battle where sources agree but you don't?
Episode 173
Thanks to Paul for sending this in, 'what is one battle where sources agree but you don't?' It is a great question and one we may revisit on a full e…
4 years, 5 months ago