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 94: The Military Maxims of Napoleon

    February 26th, 2023  |  45 mins 13 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, napoleon, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark examines some of the Maxims of Napoleon

  • Episode 93: Behind the Scenes

    February 10th, 2023  |  1 hr 26 mins
    battle for the ring, belegarth, foam fighting, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    We have never shied away from the fact that any conversation on military science is incomplete without including logistics. The majority of military activity is centered around the transportation and maintenance of troops and materiel. In this episode, we step behind the scenes to chat with those tasked with this often thankless work.

  • Episode 92: A Knight's Trail

    January 22nd, 2023  |  1 hr 22 mins
    battle for the ring, belegarth, foam fighting, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark interviews members of Belegarth knight peerage at different points along their journey

  • Episode 91: Defense of Mountains

    January 8th, 2023  |  48 mins 44 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Mountains present unique challenges for military operations and have rules all their own regarding tactics. Join Malark as we explore the unique combat that takes place during the defense of mountains.

  • Episode 90: Defensive Positions

    December 25th, 2022  |  45 mins 12 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark examines the differences and advantages of defensive and strong positions

  • Episode 89: Defensive Battles

    December 12th, 2022  |  48 mins 31 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark considers the theories Clausewitz has on defensive battles. How do we combine the ideas of defensive position with positive action? Listen to learn more

  • Episode 88: Methods of Resistance

    November 27th, 2022  |  45 mins 31 secs
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark examines the means, methods, and application of defensive theory in strategy

  • Episode 87: Offense and Defense in Strategy

    October 31st, 2022  |  1 hr 25 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    While the principles are the same as in tactics, offense and defense take on a different characteristic when they are seen in the light of strategy. Our vision must broaden beyond a single battlefield and see the greater picture of the theatre, where the consequences of smaller tactical actions feed into the overall capability of strategy. Adam of TFG Radio joins Malark to chat about 40k and his new wargame set in Meso-America.

  • Episode 86: Offense and Defense

    October 16th, 2022  |  1 hr 16 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    As we begin the book "Defense", we discuss what the core of defense is and its relationship with offense. In a special two for one episode, Dymphna and Sir Talon join Malark for a conversation on the nature of defense and offense.

  • Episode 85: Division and Disposition

    October 2nd, 2022  |  1 hr 18 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    What we do off field determines entirely what we can do on the field, whether that be organization, tactics, or training. Sir Rem joins Malark to discuss division and disposition.

  • Episode 84: The Three Arms

    September 30th, 2022  |  1 hr 17 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry are the elements that make up conventional forces. The complex interplay between them changes the tactics that can be used, and the situations to use them in. Turkeyfeathers occupies the hot seat as we look into the relationships of the three arms.

  • Episode 83: The Follow Through

    September 12th, 2022  |  1 hr 37 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Thumbs joins Malark to discuss the uses of battle and how to make the most of victory

  • Episode 82: The Battle

    September 2nd, 2022  |  1 hr 6 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    The whole point of wargaming is the battle. Everything we do is in preparation to perform as well as we can in the moment. The question is, when and how do we do so? And what are the effects of the victory we might attain? These questions and more are explored as Todo joins Malark to discuss the battle.

  • Episode 81: Decisive Results

    July 31st, 2022  |  1 hr 26 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Victory is not always secured when we think it is. Sometimes changing battlefield circumstances can upset what we thought was a sure win. Kaji joins Malark to discuss how to achieve decisive results.

  • Episode 80: The Combat In General

    July 21st, 2022  |  1 hr 14 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    After all of our preparation, we are finally ready to begin the study of tactics and the military strategy associated. Tactics are forever rooted in the present, and so to understand the "nature of modern war" is absolutely key. Todo joins Malark to talk meta and about the combat in general.

  • Episode 79: Use of Force

    July 3rd, 2022  |  1 hr 9 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    It is not enough to have sheer strength of will. We must be able to marshal our power and use it effectively. Zuloo joins us to have a chat about use of force.