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AWA362 - What can you tell me about the Scythed Chariots at Gaugamela?

AWA362 - What can you tell me about the Scythed Chariots at Gaugamela?

Update: 2025-06-20
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In this episode, Murray addresses a fascinating and complex listener question concerning the famous scythed chariots used at the Battle of Gaugamela:

"Dear Murray,
I have a question on the scythed chariots at Gaugamela. I developed and played a wargame scenario on it, and these things have become a true enigma. The problem is the number of chariots, the frontage they could cover in relation to the phalanx, and how agile the phalanx would need to be to let them through harmlessly..."

 

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AWA362 - What can you tell me about the Scythed Chariots at Gaugamela?

AWA362 - What can you tell me about the Scythed Chariots at Gaugamela?