Ancient Warfare Answers episode (161): How Important was luck?
Alex, part of our patreon community asks: 'how much do you feel that luck played a role in ancient combat? Theoretically, luck would be more of a factor in the gunpowder age, but I can’t imagine worse luck than being a Roman at Cannae. Low chance of survival, no matter your martial skill. Thoughts?'
Jasper is busy this week so Murray is flying solo.
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