The Art of Wargaming

The Art of Wargaming delves into history intending to find lessons applicable to modern wargaming.

About the show

The Art of Wargaming is a research based show that delves into history intending to find lessons applicable to modern wargaming. Each season features a book from antiquity which the hosts then analyze, looking for pearls of knowledge. Whether you participate in intellectual or physical wargaming, or you simply love military science and history, this show explores the tactics and strategy that influenced the course of history.

Episodes

  • Episode 110: Defense of Forests and Swamps

    March 26th, 2024  |  28 mins 43 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Betraying his lack of familiarity with the scenario, Clausewitz gives nonetheless useful information on this difficult task. By filling in the blanks with what we know from other conflicts, we are able to get a clearer picture of how to properly conduct such operations. Join Malark as we work through the quagmire that is the defense of forests and swamps.

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    Episode 109: Defense of Rivers

    March 11th, 2024  |  36 mins 45 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark wades into the topic of dealing with rivers during a campaign. While not the most dramatic of operations, it is nonetheless very important to do it right, lest we risk disaster. Join Malark and dive into the Defense of Rivers.

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    Episode 108: The Return of Clausewitz

    November 28th, 2023  |  30 mins 55 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Let's do a quick recap of where we were with Clausewitz before we started our study of Napoleon. Join Malark as we prepare to jump back into our reading of On War.

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    Episode 107: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (111-115)

    October 23rd, 2023  |  44 mins 36 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    In this last installment of the Napoleonic Maxims, Malark samples the last of his timeless wisdom. Timeless, at least, in theory if not application. Join us for one last ride through the mind of one of the most celebrated commanders of all time.

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    Episode 106: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (93-110)

    October 13th, 2023  |  1 hr 5 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    In this section, we find some of Napoleon's most poignant observations. Some significant because of their timeless application; others because of their chilling foreshadowing of Napoleon's own future campaigns. There are several of them that have had unfortunate relevance in our time. In addition to all of this, Malark is joined by Desi and Zuloo to discuss the meta and innovations of Eastern Belegarth.

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    Episode 105: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (93-102)

    September 27th, 2023  |  1 hr 1 min
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark digs back into the Maxims and has an excellent game with a friend of the show, Todo! Join us as we near the end of our study of Napoleon.

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    Episode 104: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (85-92)

    August 28th, 2023  |  50 mins 35 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Getting back to our study of Napoleonic tactics, we do a dive into what kinds of mindset are useful for different types of command. Temperament and training are only a portion of the overall picture. Malark returns to deliver this next set of Maxims.

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    Episode 103: 10th With Todo

    July 11th, 2023  |  32 mins 50 secs
    40000, 40k, art of war, tactics, wargaming, warhammer

    Malark and Todo sit down to a game of 10th edition Warhammer 40k

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    Episode 102: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (79-84)

    June 21st, 2023  |  43 mins 36 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark continues the study of the military maxims of Napoleon

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    Episode 101: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (73-78)

    June 8th, 2023  |  53 mins 47 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark works through the next set of Napoleonic Maxims and answers the question: what qualities are best for command?

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    Episode 100: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (64-72)

    May 24th, 2023  |  36 mins 56 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Our next installment of the Maxims continue to show us not only the military mind of Napoleon, but the bearing and expectations of one who calls himself an emperor.

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    Episode 99: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (58-63)

    May 10th, 2023  |  47 mins 49 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark moves right along with the next set of military maxims

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    Episode 98: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (46-57)

    April 26th, 2023  |  50 mins 5 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    The next set of Maxims of Napoleon moves away from the mathematically complicated nature of the siege to the interaction between the branches of the army. Join Malark as he explores the words of Napoleon's military wisdom.

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    Episode 97: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (36-45)

    April 11th, 2023  |  38 mins 31 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Continuing with the Napoleonic Maxims, we discuss in greater detail the theory behind laying siege to the enemy

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    Episode 96: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (23-35)

    March 28th, 2023  |  44 mins 40 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark digs into the next set of Maxims

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    Episode 95: The Military Maxims of Napoleon (13-22)

    March 13th, 2023  |  41 mins 51 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark talks about the next set of Napoleonic Maxims