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Ancient Warfare Podcast

The History Network

Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.

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12:28

AWA: What was the aftermath of battle like?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/11/27

Jasper tells us about the aftermath of a battle, what was it like for wounded or vanquished soldiers? What happened to the dead? Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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10:12

AWA: How did the Celts fight the Greek Phalanx?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/11/20

Murray ponders this query from Michael watching on youtube, 'maybe a side note to this is to draw parallels with the Celtic invasions of Greece and how they fought the phalanx? Or what Hannibal learnt from his Spanish war, and how he applied that against the legions.' Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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01:05:31

AW124 - Barbarians

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/11/13

'Torn between the mighty empire that raised him and his own tribal people, a Roman officer's conflicted allegiances lead to an epic historical clash' The Ancient Warfare magazine team are joined by Joanne Ball from Liverpool University to discuss the new Netflix hit series Barbarians. The action takes place in Magna Germania in 9 AD, with events culminating in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.

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12:45

AWA: Cavalry shock tactics without stirrups?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/11/06

J.Soth listening via youtube asks, 'How were cataphracts, Thessalian cavalry and companion cavalry etc able to use shock tactics without spurs and other knightly equipment?' Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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09:46

AWA: What do we know about the Persian Immortals?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/10/30

Murray gets to grips with Austin's question when he asks 'Achaemenid Persian Immortals, what do we know about them, how did they fight, how where they used etc'. If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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16:33

AWA: Were late Roman armies as bad as they say?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/10/23

Robert asks, 'Was the Roman Army of the later Roman Empire really that bad as everyone believes? Were they really a shadow of the republican and early empire legions? Although they were defeated at Adrianople, other than that battle, they seemed to have done rather well against foreign enemies but were just stretched too thin and always involved in civil strife.' If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron

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09:18

AWA: Did the Romans uses phalanx tactics?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/10/16

J.Soth listening via youtube asks, 'didn't the Roman's employ phalanx tactics premaniple era?' If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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56:26

AW119 - Rise of the Legion

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/10/09

'Before emerging as the greatest power in the Mediterranean world, Rome spent many centuries in relative obscurity, developing and refining new military tactics and structures that would set it up for unprecedented success.' The ancient warfare team discuss the latest issue of the magazine Ancient Warfare XIV.2, Rise of the Legion: The Development of the Roman Army.

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11:07

AWA: How did the Romans adapt to cavalry enemies?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/10/02

Jasper answers the question from patron Carlos, 'how did the Romans adapt to the mainly cavalry armies of the Parthians and later Sassanids?' If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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11:36

AWA: How were mercenaries recruited?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/09/25

Murray answers the question from patron Cosma 'What was the process of hiring mercenaries in ancient armies?' If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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09:44

AWA: Were Pila designed to bend?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/09/18

Treb Courie asks, was the iron shank of the pilum designed to be soft and bend easily? If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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57:16

AW115 - Rams and Ramming

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/09/11

Rams and ramming, is the topic of this Ancient Warfare magazine podcast. The chaps focus on the Actian Victory monument and the Egadi and others found around Sicily. Jasper, Murray, Marc, Lindsay and Mark are joined by Stephen DeCasien.

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08:52

ANA: How did Ancient Greek cavalry operate without...

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/09/04

J.Soth listening via youtube asks, how was all the intense cavalry action possible in ancient history? Thessalian diamond formation charge, companion cavalry charge/melee engagements, Numidian light cavalry etc. without use of the stirrup or more modern saddle technology? If it's all with a rope or cord and thigh gripping, then they must have had some seriously chiseled legs. If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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09:15

AWA: Why did Sparta adopt the Macedonian Phalanx?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/08/28

Murray ponders the question, Why did Sparta adopt the Macedonian Phalanx? If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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10:24

AWA: Could Boudicca have won?

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/08/21

Gabriel Ruge emailed this question, did Boudicca have a chance of beating the Romans, were mean her odds were better than 50-50? What if she had signed some sort of alliance with the Caledonians? What if the British used every force multiplier in the book. Attacking from high ground, rough terrain, numbers, movement (chariots) etc. If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com Enjoy the podcast? Why not become a patron?

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49:54

Warfare in Hellenistic Asia Minor

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/08/14

The team are back looking at issue XIV.1 Crucible of Empires: Warfare in Hellenistic Asia Minor. Thanks to all those who sent in questions, watched and commented as we recorded live. After the fall of Alexander the Great, the Successors set to work carving out kingdoms of their own. Asia Minor became an important proving ground for these would-be rulers.

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07:33

AWA: If the Roman Legion was superior to the phalanx...

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/08/07

In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics. In this episode Murray answers a question from patron Disco Shootout, if the Roman Legion was superior to the phalanx and tribal warfare like the Gauls, how could Hannibal use such inferior methods and defeat the Romans for years? If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

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09:57

AWA: Did the Romans downplay their navy before the...

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/07/31

In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics. In this episode Jasper ponders on if the Romans intentionally downplayed their naval capabilities before the first Punic war? Thank you to patron of the podcast Dag Atle for suggesting this question. If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

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08:43

AWA: Female Warriors seem to have come from steppe...

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/07/24

In Ancient Warfare Answers, Jasper (editor of Ancient Warfare Magazine) and Murray (deputy editor) tackle your questions on ancient military topics. In this episode Murray answers Boris's question beyond female warriors from the steppe nomad cultures, where are the others? If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

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45:03

109 - Traitors, discipline and punishment

Ancient Warfare Podcast ·

2020/07/17

The ancient warfare magazine team are back this time discussing traitors, discipline and punishment in the ancient world. If you want to watch the team record live and comment as we go, why not become a patron?

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