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AWA145 - Were Philip and Alexander uniquely competent?

AWA145 - Were Philip and Alexander uniquely competent?

FromAncient Warfare Podcast


AWA145 - Were Philip and Alexander uniquely competent?

FromAncient Warfare Podcast

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Murray tackles this question from Juan; It seems that Phillip/Alexander’s army was almost invincible but afterwards “Macedonian” style armies seem to be a lot more hit and miss (vs. Romans, Indians, Parthians, Celts etc.). Was this because Philip/Alexander’s troops were uniquely competent/trained or were the commanders after Alexander just not as good? I’m mostly thinking about the pike phalanx but if there’s any information on the light infantry or cavalry troops I’d love to learn! Like the podcast? Why not become a patron? https://www.patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast
Released:
Apr 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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