The Art of Wargaming

When it comes to planning a war, few have a more methodical approach than Frederick the Great. While none of us are invading Bohemia any time soon, his cool logic can be applied to a wide array of si...

11 Maj 20201h 33min

The most influential minds in history often have a fascinating backstory, and Frederick is no exception. From his rebellious youth to his successful forty six year reign, Frederick's colorful persona...

27 Apr 202049min

The world of physical wargaming is vast, with many different ideas on self-improvement and community involvement. In this episode, we examine two groups that have a similar history and philosophy whe...

13 Apr 202034min

The last chapter of Machiavelli’s Art of War is inherently practical, focusing on the conduct and survival of a siege. After a general recap, we then learn about a military formation that has previou...

23 Mars 20201h 16min

Much of the focus of war lies in organizing one’s own forces while seeking to disable the enemy’s fighting capabilty. In this episode, we continue our look at camp set up, as well as head games and t...

16 Mars 20201h 15min

To best deal with uncertainty, it is best to be prepared for anything. And the best form of preparedness is having a game plan and an orderly camp. This week Thumbs, Malark, and Machiavelli seek to ...

9 Mars 20201h 30min

When two armies are evenly matched, what circumstance spell victory or defeat? When preparing for battle, what are a captain’s most important considerations? We explore these questions and more in t...

2 Mars 20201h 26min

Few things in war are as important as the disposition of one’s army and the use of long range weaponry. In this chapter, we delve into the relationship between melee and ranged units, and how they ca...

24 Feb 20201h 20min