Comments for Themes of 2009 at http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms , comment 1 to 29 out of 20 comments http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:03:41 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-75 Guys, I would be interested to see more about: 1 the roman army in IIIrd century 2 the German tribes such as Quadi, Sarmatians and Alemannni 3 Wheeler on the Roamn army S - Septimius Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:11:49 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-65 while talking about ancient warfare (i mean circa 600 BC) i think of the Meads, the Pheonicians, the Babylonians, the Scythians, and last but not least the Assyrians. did you notice? no Romans, no Egyptians, no Greeks... But the Assyrians are the core of efficient tactical warfare. How else can you explain the centuries and centuries of reign they had. and it's to the geography of the Assyrian Empire which protected them - it was their "policy of terror" and their formidable army and tactical warfare. i was wondering if Ancient warfare could find something about these peoples. a Ancient history buff. ;) - Vincent Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:41:57 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-58 An issue devoted to food, drink cooking mess gear canteens ovens etc in on the march and in garrison would have plenty of material. If not enough there it could be covered as part of an issue on Logistics in general. It has to be a tremendous and interesting logistical effort to support a legion whether in garrison or on campaign. John - John Kaler Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:38:17 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-57 My biggest interest would be in: Evolusion of roma army from 750bc to 100bc a)weapons b)fighting technics c)training e)camp building and early roman warfare(latin,samnites wars,etruscan wars etc) - stamos Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:52:11 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-55 I'd also love to see a piece about animals and the military: using baggage animals, guard dogs, acquisition, different mounted troops (horse, camel, elephant), animals as omens, sacrifices, food, hunting, animal iconography in military equipment, flaming pigs, etc. Echoing Murray's request, an issue about frontiers and territory could be interesting: competition for land sparked conflicts, terrain types affected warfare, how client kingdoms were used as buffer zones, defending and monitoring the border, etc. - andrew@redrampant.com Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:12:05 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-52 I'd be interested in an article about army animals too! Baggage animals, guard dogs, animals as food, sacrifices, omens, hunting, etc. Jugurtha and the Numidians is a very interesting subject. In general, I'd really like read more about the "barbarian' warriors: gauls, germans, british celts, etc. - Andrew Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:43:05 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-50 I would like to see coverage of Cyrus the Great and his campaigns, after all he was one of the greatest generals of the ancient era, if not all time. I would like to learn more about the man whom Alexander the Great admired and who founded the first politically stable world empire. - Jason Adams Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:06:21 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-49 1. Mechanisms of war: What were the reasons for waging war in Antiquity? How did they differ from culture to culture and time to time? "Just war". War and religion / cult. etc. 2. I very much like the idea of an issue about the Parthian wars. 3. The "dark" 3rd century: Civil wars! 4. Early Rome and the early and middle Republic. 5. War at sea 6. Fortifications & Siege: Greece / Rome 7. The 1st Punic War 8. The 2nd Punic War 9. The 3rd Punic War 10. The Peloponnesian War 11. Alexander´s Army: A Competitive World 12. "War Crimes", Genocide and Atrocities in Ancient Warfare - caiustarquitius Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:40:50 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-48 My vote would be for the Diadochi. I'd hope to get a contribution in as well! I'd like the Heroes idea as well. - Chris Cameron Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:49:31 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-47 How about 'Animals at War: Elephants, dogs & horses'? - JaspertheManager Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:26:49 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-46 As I had suggested already by e-mail to the editor here are my suggestions: Gladiators as Soldiers Romans in North Germany The History of the Gladius (Origins, Development etc.) The History of the Pilum (Origins, Development etc.) - Medusa Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:25:51 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-45 Well of your suggested themes are very interesting, but I propose the following: I would like to see (maybe a serie) about the epical, but mostly ignored, fight between Rome and the Sassanian Persians. Beginning with the Roman 3rd century crisis (Ardashir and Shapur I.) till the devastating conflict between Heraclius and Khosrow II. in the 7th century. And somewhat about Ancient Warfare in the Far East (Central Asia, India, China). Best regards - Gäiten Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:36:21 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-44 I would like to read an article about the Theban/Boeotian army of Pelopidas and Epaminodas. Maybe with a nice illustration of a hoplite of the Sacred Band.... Further i suggest an article about Alexander's elite soldiers: the hypastist, agrianians and cretans kind regards - Marcvs Sat, 31 May 2008 09:43:06 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-43 I would like to support the suggestion of "Wars of the Successors/Hellenistic Warfare" - and "The wars of the Romans in Italy and Punic Wars" that happened simultaneously. I would also like to add my support for a couple of other topics - C.W. Oorthuys suggestions could broadly be covered by "Ancient engineering and technology" as a theme, and Ruben's suggestions of the "Steppe nomads and their influence on the Graeco-Roman Mediterranean World"....this could encompass a lot, from the inflence of the Scythians in our earliest written histories ( Herodotus), their wars with the Persians and Greeks/Macedonia(around the Black sea), the steady Westward migrations, the rise of the Parthians, Sarmatians and the Roman Empire, through to Alans and Huns in Late Roman times.....a vast subject for a theme! - Paullys Scipio Sat, 31 May 2008 03:43:12 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-42 I too am biased ;D, possibly something on the impact of the roman military (and/or the Greek for that matter) on local conquered populations - architecture, culture, language etc. Possibly something specifically on the representations in Greek and Roman art of military subjects - the hoplite, the peltast, chariot warfare, debates about equipment as represented (or this could be an actual debate - visual versus literary depictions). All the issues that arise from them - was the artist/author a 'military man', can we rely on the image; what problems do these issues raise for our understanding etc. Something on each of the frontier systems (as we understand them) - either one across time or several at the same time (Hadrian being an obvious possibility). Oh so many, very exciting to be thinking about what we may be reading in a year or more's time! Cheers Murray - murraydahm@gmail.com Sat, 31 May 2008 02:44:37 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-41 I would like to see the articles on Alexander's Successors. Many great battles and power struggles. - Joe Fri, 30 May 2008 21:54:45 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-40 How about some articles regarding reenactment or replica pieces of gear? I find all the academic themed articles a bit stuffy. - Magnus Fri, 30 May 2008 21:24:18 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-39 Great suggestions! Keep them coming. ;D - JaspertheManager Fri, 30 May 2008 20:47:24 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-38 We've seen an excellent article and illustrations about the Argyraspides (Macedonian Silver Shields) - my favorite type of ancient soldier. But I'd like to see some articles and illustrations about the development of the phalangite/pezhetairoi. The theme could be something like "From Chaeronea to The Successors - development of the Phalangite" or something like that. Talk about the equipment changes (the sarissa keeps getting longer and longer). Their battles. Their role on the battlefield. Etc. Thanks a bunch. - Michael D. Hafer Fri, 30 May 2008 20:44:57 +0100 http://www.ancient-warfare.com/cms/magazine/jasper-oorthuys/122-themes-of-2009.html#comment-37 I would like to see an issue about animals used in warfare. In particular elephants. This has always intrigued me. From the themes that have already taken form I would like to see the wars of succesors. - René Vonk Fri, 30 May 2008 14:36:35 +0100