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Persian Cavalry and Infantry Tactics
1:32:36 - 1:45:43 (13:07)
The Persian army's cavalry was one of its most feared elements, known for shooting small units with bows from a distance before sending out subunits to attack with javelins and arrows. The cavalry worked in conjunction with the infantry, creating a lethal combined arms approach.
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This podcast discusses the physical limitations of pre-gunpowder warfare, including the size of battle lines and the need for tactical formations using both hand-to-hand combat and archery skills.
1:32:36 - 1:38:50 (06:14)
Summary
This podcast discusses the physical limitations of pre-gunpowder warfare, including the size of battle lines and the need for tactical formations using both hand-to-hand combat and archery skills.
ChapterPersian Cavalry and Infantry Tactics
EpisodeShow 57 - Kings of Kings II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Persian cavalry, known for its archery skills, worked in conjunction with infantry during battles.
1:38:50 - 1:45:43 (06:53)
Summary
The Persian cavalry, known for its archery skills, worked in conjunction with infantry during battles. Small subunits would be sent out with javelins and arrows to weaken the enemy before the main cavalry unit would attack, using their overwhelming numbers and skill to break the enemy morale, with cooperation between the two arms being key.