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 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.

  • Episode 78: Prerequisites of Victory

    June 19th, 2022  |  1 hr 20 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Many things contribute to a favorable outcome in battle, but for this episode we focus on those concepts that are consistent throughout history. Malark is joined by Desi to discuss how we can meet the prerequisites of victory in physical wargaming.

  • Episode 77: Boldness

    June 5th, 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

    In this episode,Malark does an in-depth delve into the theme and application of boldness in wargaming. Soren joins us to discover the difference between recklessness, timidity, and boldness.

  • Episode 76: Nashville Armored Combat

    May 22nd, 2022  |  1 hr 16 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, nashville armored combat, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark sits down for an enlightening chat with three fighters from Nashville Armored Combat

  • Episode 75: Beltane 2020

    May 8th, 2022  |  1 hr 23 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Malark ventures to Dur Demarion for the event Beltane, where he interviews new and veteran tournament winners. While there he met a kindred spirit in the e-gaming community. We beg your forgiveness for the audio quality in the first interview. The wind got jealous and wanted to be included.

  • Episode 74: Military Virtue

    April 24th, 2022  |  1 hr 38 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Military Virtue is a concept separate from bravery or enthusiasm. It is the glue of an army, as vital towards victory as the cunning of the commander. This trait can be useful in different ways to the individual fighters in the organization, helping them to be better soldiers. Sir Kyrian joins Malark to pursue the very heart of these virtues.

  • Episode 73: Conditioning Combat

    April 11th, 2022  |  1 hr 36 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Todo joins Malark to examine the best ways to condition combat to our greatest advantage

  • Episode 72: Strategy

    March 28th, 2022  |  1 hr 35 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, vom kriege, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    No matter our moral forces, no matter our theories, the employment of the battle to further our means of victory is at the core of strategy. Juniper joins us as we start off the next 'book' of the massive "On War" compendium from Clausewitz

  • Episode 71: Criticism and Examples

    March 13th, 2022  |  1 hr 33 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    When we seek to better ourselves in any way, we must turn to criticism to improve. By examining what is or isnt effective, we create a more accurate doctrine. Reks joins Malark to discuss how to criticize oneself and how examples should be used.

  • Episode 70: Art, Science, and Methodology

    February 27th, 2022  |  1 hr 41 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Rocca joins Malark to talk about the steps necessary to form a proper method.

  • Episode 69: On the Theory of the Art of War (37-46)

    February 13th, 2022  |  1 hr 29 mins
    belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    In this episode, we see a transition from the science of war to the art of war. This happens in a number of ways, not least of which is the acquisition of knowledge. Jason from Military Miniature Magazine joins Malark to chat about keeping it simple and the practical application of theory.

  • Episode 68: On the Theory of the Art of War (25-36)

    January 30th, 2022  |  1 hr 14 mins
    battle for the ring, belegarth, clausewitz, foam fighting, french revolution, prussia, the art of war, the art of wargaming, wargaming, warhammer 40k

    Strategy relies on the results of tactics in order to function. In this episode, we look at the means of the means, and have a chat with Tink about the Battle for the Ring.