Episode 89: Defensive Battles
Any battle where we are attempting to preserve a point rather than passing through it may be considered a defensive battle. There are advantages to be gained by proper knowledge of terrain and strate...
12 Dec 202248min
Episode 88: Methods of Resistance
For us to mount a successful defense, many things must be in our favor. These means of defense can and should be nurtured before war commences, but after the conflict has begun in earnest, then these...
28 Nov 202245min
Episode 87: Offense and Defense in Strategy
The principles of offense and defense are similar in tactics and warfare, sharing the same basic objectives. The main difference is that strategy cannot accomplish victory without the tactical succes...
31 Okt 20221h 25min
Episode 86: Offense and Defense
Moving now into the portion of "On War" concerned directly with tactics and military strategy, Clausewitz begins by defining defense within his concept of war. There are many reasons to fight/play de...
17 Okt 20221h 16min
Episode 85: Division and Disposition
As we have been studying, one of the most important aspects of war or wargaming is practice. We speak of meaningful practice that gives us the best chance to adapt to changing conditions, practice th...
3 Okt 20221h 18min
Episode 84: The Three Arms
When we look at the field, whether in our games or in history, we can see three distinct elements that make up the whole. The long range element, the staying power, and the mobile forces all have role...
30 Sep 20221h 17min
Episode 83: The Follow Through
Battle has many uses, but only one guiding principle: the destruction of the enemy. The whole point of military science is to develop a reliable system by which to achieve victory. But what happens w...
13 Sep 20221h 37min
Episode 82: The Battle
No battle can take place unless by mutual consent. By and large, this decision is left up to the defenders. Patience, then, is called for to give us the best chance at victory. A clear vision as we...
3 Sep 20221h 6min
