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  If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.

―Sun Tzu, The Art of War

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What do plastic soldiers, foam weapons, fighting techniques, and dusty old books have in common? They all go into the making of The Art of Wargaming! Using sources ancient and modern, Oni and Malark examine the roots of strategy and the evolution of military science. Join us and gain a competitive edge for your next battle or just to learn about the history and development of fighting techniques from around the world.

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 In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war…

-Warhammer 40k

Latest Episodes
A Knight's Trail
A Knight's Trail

Malark interviews members of Belegarth knight peerage at different points along their journey

Defense of Mountains
Defense of Mountains

Mountains present unique challenges for military operations and have rules all their own regarding tactics. Join Malark as we explore the unique combat that takes place during the defense of mountains.

Defensive Positions
Defensive Positions

Malark examines the differences and advantages of defensive and strong positions

Defensive Battles
Defensive Battles

Malark considers the theories Clausewitz has on defensive battles. How do we combine the ideas of defensive position with positive action? Listen to learn more

Methods of Resistance
Methods of Resistance

Malark examines the means, methods, and application of defensive theory in strategy

Offense and Defense in Strategy
Offense and Defense in Strategy

While the principles are the same as in tactics, offense and defense take on a different characteristic when they are seen in the light of strategy. Our vision must broaden beyond a single battlefield and see the greater picture of the theatre, where the consequences of smaller tactical actions feed into the overall capability of strategy. Adam of TFG Radio joins Malark to chat about 40k and his new wargame set in Mesoamerica.

Offense and Defense
Offense and Defense

As we begin the book "Defense", we discuss what the core of defense is and its relationship with offense. In a special two for one episode, Dymphna and Sir Talon join Malark for a conversation on the nature of defense and offense.

Division and Disposition
Division and Disposition

What we do off field determines entirely what we can do on the field, whether that be organization, tactics, or training. Sir Rem joins Malark to discuss division and disposition.

The Three Arms
The Three Arms

Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry are the elements that make up conventional forces. The complex interplay between them changes the tactics that can be used, and the situations to use them in. Turkeyfeathers occupies the hot seat as we look into the relationships of the three arms.

The Follow Through
The Follow Through

Thumbs joins Malark to discuss the uses of battle and how to make the most of victory

Nothing is of greater importance in time of war than in knowing how to make the best use of a fair opportunity when it is offered.

-Niccolo Machiavelli

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