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AW309 - Finis Britanniae: A Military History of Late Roman Britain and the Saxon Conquest Jun 14, 2024

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In conversation with Ancient Warfare regular Marc DeSantis, Murray tells us about his new book Finis Britanniae: A Military History of Late Roman Britain and the Saxon Conquest.

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AWA308 - The Kingdom of Soissons Jun 07, 2024

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Dave Latham asked about the Kingdom of Soissons, and after a particularly deep rabbit hole, Murray has emerged to give you his musings.

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AWA307 - Imitation Legionaries May 31, 2024

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Mark asks, 'did any of the friendly client states (i.e. Thrace, Cappadocia, Mauretania etc) try to copy Roman legions in terms of equipment, organisation, tactics etc?'

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AWA306 - Did the Romans have an organised Medical Corps? May 24, 2024

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Thanks to Andy for sending this one in. 'I'm listening to SJA Turney's Marius' Mules. Over the first three books, he frequently references the medical support for the legions. How developed were the medics? Were their skills another advantage for the Romans ?'

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AWA305 - What was the difference between bronze and iron? May 17, 2024

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In a second question from his postcard, Gus asks, what was the difference between bronze and iron weapons and armour in terms of availability, hardness, temper and penetrating ability?

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AW304 - Invasion of the Celts May 10, 2024

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'After two decades of war, Alexander's successors had found a delicate balance. When Ptolemy's wayward son managed to destabilize matters, the Celts grabbed their chance.'

The Ancient Warfare team discuss the latest issue of the magazine XVII.2 Invasion of the Celts: Brennus' Campaign into Greece.

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AWA303 - Who were the Thureophoroi? May 03, 2024

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In a new Ancient Warfare Answers postcard, Gus asks Thureophoroi - what were they? (light troops/peltast replacements)and where did they originate?

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AWA302 - Why are there less writings on Roman imperial wars? Apr 26, 2024

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Aaron asks "On your comment about written battle accounts, were Empire era writings less common, lost to time, or were the generals less educated than Republic era generals?"

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AW301 - Rams Apr 19, 2024

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In this episode of the Ancient Warfare Magazine podcast, Murray and Jasper are joined by Stephen DeCasien to discuss rams on ships.

Stephen is a PhD candidate at Texas A&M University studying Nautical Archaeology. His academic interests are Greek and Roman maritime history and archaeology, with a special focus on naval warfare, naval rams, and warships.

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AWA300 - What really happened at the battle of Marathon? Apr 12, 2024

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To celebrate the 300th episode of the Ancient Warfare Podcast and Ancient Warfare Answers, Murray answers a curly one, what really happened at the battle of Marathon - Murray has forgotten who asked him this but is a 'big' question nonetheless!

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