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Ancient Persian Army's Weaponry and Tactics
1:25:21 - 1:32:36 (07:15)
The ancient Persian army was known for their bow fire, and historians still debate the effectiveness of Western sword fighting techniques. The choice of weapon systems and tactics used in battles greatly impacted history.
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The Persian army had a corps, known as the guards, which consisted of 10 to 12,000 soldiers.
1:25:21 - 1:27:06 (01:44)
Persian army
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The Persian army had a corps, known as the guards, which consisted of 10 to 12,000 soldiers. Though they were important, in larger armies, they could be a small fraction of the overall force.
ChapterAncient Persian Army's Weaponry and Tactics
EpisodeShow 57 - Kings of Kings II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Despite the modern attempts to recreate Western sword fighting in the Middle Ages, no one knows for sure, even with good recreations out there.
1:27:06 - 1:32:36 (05:30)
Medieval Sword Fighting
Summary
Despite the modern attempts to recreate Western sword fighting in the Middle Ages, no one knows for sure, even with good recreations out there. The Persian army is an example of the things that impact history which include weapons to use during war, and historians debate on whether to use spears or bows.