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The Mongol heavy cavalry in a battle (13th–14th century) — 19 Nov 2018

Call in the Cavalry: Famous Cavalries of the Ancient World

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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‘Call in the Cavalry’ has become a proverb for reverting to damage-control expert assistance when things get out of hand. Yet the quote is embedded in the history of a noble and often elite unit originally formed to provide support to the...
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The Mongol heavy cavalry in a battle (13th–14th century) — 19 Nov 2018

Call in the Cavalry: Famous Cavalries of the Ancient World

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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‘Call in the Cavalry’ has become a proverb for reverting to damage-control expert assistance when things get out of hand. Yet the quote is embedded in the history of a noble and often elite unit originally formed to provide support to the...
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Painting depicting the Battle of Cheoin (Korea) between Goryeo and Mongol Empire forces in the Korean peninsula in 1232; Deriv — 03 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: The Gear and Guts of the Mongol Military—Part I

By Cam Rea

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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Painting depicting the Battle of Cheoin (Korea) between Goryeo and Mongol Empire forces in the Korean peninsula in 1232; Deriv — 03 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: The Gear and Guts of the Mongol Military—Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Victories and Downfall – Part II — 02 Dec 2016

“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Victories and Downfall – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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[Read Part I] This is the recounting of the dramatic life of the “The Golden King” and “The Lion of the North” Gustav Adolf, and the Swedish Empire during stormaktstiden – “the Great Power era”. As Gustav II Adolf (King Gustavus...
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“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Victories and Downfall – Part II — 02 Dec 2016

“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Victories and Downfall – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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[Read Part I] This is the recounting of the dramatic life of the “The Golden King” and “The Lion of the North” Gustav Adolf, and the Swedish Empire during stormaktstiden – “the Great Power era”. As Gustav II Adolf (King Gustavus...
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The Iron Army: Assyria - Deadly and Effective Siege Machine - Part II — 31 Oct 2016

The Iron Army: Assyria - Deadly and Effective Siege Machine - Part II

By Cam Rea

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While the ram attempted to smash and loosen the rocky walls, Assyrian assault teams with scaling ladders would try to breach walls. The ram, while effective, was also vulnerable to enemy defenders dropping chains to pull the battering pole aside....
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The Iron Army: Assyria - Deadly and Effective Siege Machine - Part II — 31 Oct 2016

The Iron Army: Assyria - Deadly and Effective Siege Machine - Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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While the ram attempted to smash and loosen the rocky walls, Assyrian assault teams with scaling ladders would try to breach walls. The ram, while effective, was also vulnerable to enemy defenders dropping chains to pull the battering pole aside....
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The Iron Army: Assyria - Terrifying Military of the Ancient World - Part I — 28 Oct 2016

The Iron Army: Assyria - Terrifying Military of the Ancient World - Part I

By Cam Rea

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Before the famed Persian Empire, whose borders spanned from India to Thrace, there was another empire—the Assyrians. The Assyrian Empire, while much smaller than the future Persian Empire to come, made up for its lack of territorial mass with a...
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The Iron Army: Assyria - Terrifying Military of the Ancient World - Part I — 28 Oct 2016

The Iron Army: Assyria - Terrifying Military of the Ancient World - Part I

By Cam Rea

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Before the famed Persian Empire, whose borders spanned from India to Thrace, there was another empire—the Assyrians. The Assyrian Empire, while much smaller than the future Persian Empire to come, made up for its lack of territorial mass with a...
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The Persian War Machine: The Immortals – Part II — 14 Oct 2016

The Persian War Machine: The Immortals – Part II

By Cam Rea

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The Persian war machine made empires beforehand look miniature. The Persians were able to take the best from all over the Near East and turn it into a force that could not be defeated for many centuries to come. [Read Part I here] Many Guard...
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The Persian War Machine: The Immortals – Part II — 14 Oct 2016

The Persian War Machine: The Immortals – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The Persian war machine made empires beforehand look miniature. The Persians were able to take the best from all over the Near East and turn it into a force that could not be defeated for many centuries to come. [Read Part I here] Many Guard...
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Attila and his Hordes — 05 Sep 2016

The Hunnic War Machine: Horsemen of the Steppe – Part II

By Cam Rea

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The fifth century politician and bishop Sidonius Apollinaris, wrote an interesting description on the horsemanship of the Huns, stating, “You would think the limbs of man and beast were born together, so firmly does the rider always stick to the...
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Attila and his Hordes — 05 Sep 2016

The Hunnic War Machine: Horsemen of the Steppe – Part II

By Cam Rea

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The fifth century politician and bishop Sidonius Apollinaris, wrote an interesting description on the horsemanship of the Huns, stating, “You would think the limbs of man and beast were born together, so firmly does the rider always stick to the...
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The House of Arsacid Falls to the House of Sasan: A Challenge, and Military Might — 13 Jun 2016

The House of Arsacid Falls to the House of Sasan: A Challenge, and Military Might – Part II

By Cam Rea

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Ardashir proclaimed himself king of Persis by 208 CE. His brothers protested this and Ardashir disposed of them. If his brother challenges were not enough, many local petty kings of Persis refused to acknowledge Ardashir rule. Ardashir responded by...
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The House of Arsacid Falls to the House of Sasan: A Challenge, and Military Might — 13 Jun 2016

The House of Arsacid Falls to the House of Sasan: A Challenge, and Military Might – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Ardashir proclaimed himself king of Persis by 208 CE. His brothers protested this and Ardashir disposed of them. If his brother challenges were not enough, many local petty kings of Persis refused to acknowledge Ardashir rule. Ardashir responded by...
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Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II — 15 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II

By Cam Rea

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For some great leaders and conquerors, names and actions have gone largely unnoticed through the annals of history. One such man of great influence but little renown, went by the name of Subutai. (Read Part I: Subutai: Dog of War — Sophisticated...
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Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II — 15 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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For some great leaders and conquerors, names and actions have gone largely unnoticed through the annals of history. One such man of great influence but little renown, went by the name of Subutai. (Read Part I: Subutai: Dog of War — Sophisticated...
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A Mongolian Cavalry recreation, from Genghis Khan: The Exhibition — 14 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War - Sophisticated Military Strategist Behind Genghis Khan’s Conquering Empire - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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There have been many renowned and infamous conquerors and generals such as Sargon of Akkad, Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria, Cyrus the Great of Persia, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar of Rome, Attila the Hun,...
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A Mongolian Cavalry recreation, from Genghis Khan: The Exhibition — 14 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War - Sophisticated Military Strategist Behind Genghis Khan’s Conquering Empire - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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There have been many renowned and infamous conquerors and generals such as Sargon of Akkad, Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria, Cyrus the Great of Persia, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar of Rome, Attila the Hun,...
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