Ancient Warfare Podcast

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AWA: If the Roman Legion was superior to the phalanx how could Hannibal use such inferior methods and defeat the Romans for years? Aug 07, 2020

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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

AWA: Did the Romans downplay their navy before the first Punic war? Jul 31, 2020

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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

AWA: Female Warriors seem to have come from steppe nomad cultures. Were there any others? Jul 24, 2020

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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

109 - Traitors, discipline and punishment Jul 17, 2020

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The ancient warfare magazine team are back this time discussing traitors, discipline and punishment in the ancient world.

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AWA: Why was Roman republican cavalry so poor? Jul 09, 2020

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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 explains why Roman republican cavalry so poor? It's thanks to patron Jo-jo Sun for sending us that.

If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

AWA - Why did the Roman army draw lots in AD69? Jul 03, 2020

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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 tells explains why the Roman army drew lots in AD69.

If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

AWA - How was the ancient Athenian army organised? Jun 26, 2020

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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 tells us how the ancient Athenian army was organised.

If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

AWA - Did ancient navies use slave rowers? Jun 19, 2020

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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 asks did ancient navies use slave rowers?

If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com

The emperor Claudius at war Jun 12, 2020

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Though not known for his martial prowess, Claudius, like many Roman emperors before and after, needed a military victory to cement his position. Britain was the ideal target.

The team discuss Ancient Warfare Magazine XIII.6.

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AWA - How did Generals learn their craft? Jun 05, 2020

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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 tells us about how Generals learned their craft.

If you have any questions email Jasper at editor@ancient-warfare.com