Episode 30: The Importance of Where
08/03/20 • 73 min
As a commander, Frederick was daring and dynamic. As an author, he was methodical and thorough. After a brief recap of how to handle armies of different sizes, the hosts of TAOW then move into a larger exploration of location before a deeper examination of oblique tactics. Any strategy must adapt to the shape of the field, therefore the amount and type of terrain are paramount considerations. To top it off, for the battle report this week, Malark and Thumbs take a look at an unexpected feather in Frederick's cap.
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As a commander, Frederick was daring and dynamic. As an author, he was methodical and thorough. After a brief recap of how to handle armies of different sizes, the hosts of TAOW then move into a larger exploration of location before a deeper examination of oblique tactics. Any strategy must adapt to the shape of the field, therefore the amount and type of terrain are paramount considerations. To top it off, for the battle report this week, Malark and Thumbs take a look at an unexpected feather in Frederick's cap.
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Episode 29: Surprise and Prevention
A siege is a messy business for all sides involved. Brutal close-quarters fighting and high casualty rates on both sides make the prospect a daunting one, regardless of whether attacking or defending. The tactics for these two roles differ greatly even though they fight the same battle. The attacker wants to end it quickly and with as little loss of life as possible. The defender wants to hold out and delay, hoping to break their assailant by force or nerves. In this episode, Thumbs and Malark examine what it takes to storm fixed positions of any sort, as well as what is required if you are called to defend them.
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Episode 31: Master of Destiny
The episode begins with a brief dive into the rules changes for 9th Edition Warhammer 40k. The changes are subtle in most cases, but definitely worth going over. We then transition into looking at the final conclusions of Frederick's book, where he specifies what opportunities present the best odds for joining battle. Of course, opportunity is nothing without having the advantages to seize them, which he also defines. Misfortune is a constant comrade in war, however, and a commander must always have contingencies in place to deal with them. In his final section, Frederick then details the best use of downtime between campaigns; advice that is useful both in the winter time and during pandemic.
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