The Art of Wargaming

Anyone who has been on a field knows of the tension before the fight, a certain electric quality to the air. The choices made in this period are crucial, for a wrong move here can mean abject failure...

21 Dec 20202h 9min

Numeric superiority is considered a boon in a battle, but in many ways a large force has drawbacks. Increased strain on logistics, cumbersome maneuvers, and chance of mutiny are all of concern. In w...

7 Dec 20201h 48min

On many episodes, you have heard Thumbs and Malark talk endlessly about the importance of proper drill and constant practice. This preparation is so that, when you are on the field of battle with all...

23 Nov 20201h 38min

Much of the success of the Roman Legion, and by proxy the Roman State, was due to the intricate level of organization within every level of its military fighting force. On the battlefield, every indi...

9 Nov 20202h 7min

When you are attempting to reach the next level of athletic performance in a combat sport, there are many factors to take into consideration. In this episode, Malark delves into these factors and dis...

9 Nov 20201h 27min

Whether new to wargaming or looking to move past a plateau, training is most often the answer to self-improvement. A disciplined approach to fighting is essential to keep technique strong and abiliti...

12 Okt 20202h 14min

Few events have impacted the Western world as those that occurred during the fall of Rome. While this subject matter easily fills a semester worth of classes, in this brief overview we hope to show s...

28 Sep 20201h 45min

In all the best fiction, there is a kernel of reality. This is true of many stories, but the one we focus on today is that of Star Wars and the epic combat styles of the Jedi and Sith that make the f...

14 Sep 20202h 36min