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AW180 - Bar Kokhba Dec 10, 2021

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In AD 132 began the bloody struggle between two strong-willed leaders over who would rule a nation.

Ancient Warfare Magazine regular Lindsay Powell has a new book out Bar Kokhba: The Jew Who Defied Hadrian and Challenged the Might of Rome. Lindsay is joined by Jasper and Marc to discuss his new book.

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AWA179 - What were the different types of ships used by the Romans navy? Dec 03, 2021

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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.

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AWA178 - Were there units recruited from a specific area in the Hellenistic period? Nov 26, 2021

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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 of recruitment, e.g. *Legio IX Hispana*, *Cohors Germanorum*, and so on. I was wondering if we have anything similar for the Hellenistic/Successor period. Outside of names that were originally geographic but likely became generic terms for a certain type of unit (Cretan archers and Tarantine cavalry), do we know of any specific recruiting grounds for the innumerable phalangites, thureophoroi, etc. who fought for the Diadochoi?

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AW177 - The Batavian Revolt Nov 19, 2021

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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 would take the combined effort of nine legions to quell.

The Ancient Warfare Magazine team fields listeners questions.

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AWA176 - How were Roman marines equipped, how did they fight? Nov 13, 2021

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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 clothing and shield swapped out with blue. Did Marines fight, and were they equipped the same as a regular legionary soldier? Did they participate in land battles and were they seen as inferior or superior to the regular army? Did they have the same terms of service as their land bases counterparts?

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AWA175 - Could Alexander have convinced his men to head further into India? Nov 05, 2021

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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 the fear of facing elephants? Was this reflective of poor morale?'

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AWA174 - Did Ancient Armies wargame in any fashion we would recognize? Oct 29, 2021

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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 practically in the fields or on the seas? Did the Romans have wargames exercises to counter barbarian armies or Persian fleets? On the armchair side watching 'I Claudius' episode 1 there Augustus is playing a board game he calls 'Empire' with Agrippa's two young sons. I expect this is just a story telling invention of the author or TV adaptation, but is there any basis for such a wargame simulator having existed in Rome or other nation?'

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AWA173 - What is one battle where sources agree but you don't? Oct 22, 2021

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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 episode of the podcast.

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AWA172 - Why didn't the Persians react faster to the invasion of 336 BC? Oct 15, 2021

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Murray is flying solo again this week. He tackles the question 'why didn't the Persians react faster to the invasion of 336 BC?'.

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AW171 - The Bronze Lie: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy Oct 08, 2021

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Ancient Warfare regular Myke Cole has a new book available, The Bronze Lie. In this episode of the podcast Murray and Mark discuss the book with Myke. 'The Bronze Lie' explores the Spartans' arms and armour, tactics and strategy, the personalities of commanders and the common soldiery alike. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare.

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