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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.