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AWA145 - Were Philip and Alexander uniquely competent?
AWA145 - Were Philip and Alexander uniquely competent?
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10 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2021
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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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Pilot - Light Infantry and Auxiliaries: Jasper Oorthuys and the contributers of this issue of Ancient Warfare Magazine discuss the theme of this issue of the Magazine, light infantry and auxiliaries. For more information on the magazine go to www.ancient-warfare.com Dur: 19min File: .mp3 by Ancient Warfare Podcast