The Art of Wargaming is a research based show that delves into history intending to find lessons applicable to modern wargaming. Each season features a book from antiquity which the hosts then analyze, looking for pearls of knowledge. Whether you participate in intellectual or physical wargaming, or you simply love military science and history, this show explores the tactics and strategy that influenced the course of history.
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When conducting an invasion, it is important to consider the risks involved with such operations. There are many factors including the sum of physical and mental powers and the cause of increase, or decrease, of power for the advancing army. These factors are usually not static, so it is of utmost significance to pay attention to the changing situation. There is also the issue of our follow through, when to press our advantage and when to pause so we can regroup. We also must consider the ultimate end that our invasion wishes to accomplish. In this episode, Malark takes a detailed look at the best ways to conduct an invasion.
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1 Dec 2025
Episode 120: Offensive Variations
In the time in which Clausewitz wrote "On War", going on the offensive involved no small amount of risk. Between the rise of dominance in the field of artillery and new and brutal ways of preparing a killing field, going on the attack meant being vulnerable to all matter of calamity. As a result, his analysis of offensive variations stresses the need for boldness and prudence in equal measure. There are many reasons to mount an attack, from the wholesale destruction of our opponents to the acquisition of secondary objectives, each of them having their own hazards and considerations for success. Yaga Malark delves into this simple yet complicated subject to bring you the best methods for offensive variations.
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20 Oct 2025
Episode 119: Retention
Leadership is difficult. There are many demands on a leader's time, and one of the most important is the retention of quality individuals. Within an organization not bound by employment or contract, there are certain techniques for keeping good people in the right places. Whether you are a unit or club leader overseeing the development of your group or an event coordinator managing an ever changing experience, the lessons learned here will be of benefit. Join us as Malark breaks down how to best recruit, lead, and retain the best of the best.
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