Recent posts

Welcome to SoA Forum.
Log in
Sign up

Mar 11, 2026, 04:30 AM

News:

SMF - Just Installed!

Main Menu

Home
Search

SoA Forum
► Recent posts

Pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 10

#31

Ancient and Medieval History / Re: The 7 greatest generals

Last post by Jim Webster - Mar 07, 2026, 10:18 AM

Quote from: gavindbm on Mar 07, 2026, 09:37 AMOne features of generalship that I feel is often overlooked is how well you grow your subordinates into being good generals. This could be one of Caesar's failings..

That might bump Alexander towards the very top

#32

Ancient and Medieval History / Re: The 7 greatest generals

Last post by gavindbm - Mar 07, 2026, 09:37 AM

One features of generalship that I feel is often overlooked is how well you grow your subordinates into being good generals. This could be one of Caesar's failings..

#33

Ancient and Medieval History / Re: The 7 greatest generals

Last post by Ian61 - Mar 07, 2026, 08:47 AM

Is this confusing great generalship with conquering. Bar Zhukov that seems the case here. IMHO any list of great generals should include Hannibal, Scipio, Wellington and possibly Nelson. Also possibly Aetius, he had to put together an odd alliance to beat Attila, which he did.

#34

Ancient and Medieval History / The 7 greatest generals

Last post by Imperial Dave - Mar 07, 2026, 07:56 AM

https://www.thecollector.com/greatest-generals-all-time/

Migrates across our time period and beyond but...

#35

Ancient and Medieval History / Re: Bronze age weapons seized ...

Last post by Sharur - Mar 06, 2026, 03:09 PM

Quote from: Ian61 on Mar 04, 2026, 11:29 PMWhat is so sad is the loss of archaeological and historical context.

Yes. Something that seems to happen painfully frequently overall, though it's not a new phenomenon, given most pre-20th century "archaeology" was essentially tomb-robbing. That's aside from chance finds in fields during ploughing and suchlike.

#36

Ancient and Medieval History / Re: The Sasanians and chemical...

Last post by Ian61 - Mar 05, 2026, 08:58 PM

SO₂ is heavier than air so will longer in the tunnels if it isn't forceably flushed out. It paralyses the diaphragm and intercostal muscles so breathing becomes more and more difficult. Horrible way to go.

#37