The MeG Podcast Series 4, Episode 3 - Four Battles of Belisarius

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Back after a bit of a break, in this episode the team look at 4 field battles of one of ancient/medieval history's most famous generals, Belisarius.

In addition the team look at an army list from each of the Early Byzantines, the Sasanid Persians and the African Vandals - so Belisarius' army and his opponents in the 4 battles covered.

The podcast can be found at - https://themegpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-meg-podcast-series-4-episode-3-four-battles-of-belisarius/

As always we would welcome feedback on the podcast, and suggestions for future subjects.

Below are the army lists discussed in the podcast. Click on the images for a larger picture.

Matt's Early Byzantine:


The revised list Matt drew up during the recording following our list discussion:


Richard's African Vandal list:


Nik's Sasanid Persian:


Another Persian list based on the Sasanid army at Callinicum:


Links

Pacto Campaign Weekend at Battlefield Hobbies, 23rd and 24th March - https://mortem-et-gloriam.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=2979.0


Reading

“Complete Works of Procopius” - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Procopius-Illustrated-Ancient-Classics-ebook/dp/B01EVPXJ5M

“Belisarius: The Last Roman General” by Ian Hughes - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Belisarius-Roman-General-Ian-Hughes/dp/1473822971

“Byzantine Cavalryman vs Vandal Warrior: North Africa AD 533–36” by Murray Dahm - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Byzantine-Cavalryman-Vandal-Warrior-Africa/dp/1472853709

“The Armies of Ancient Persia: the Sassanians” by Kaveh Farrokh - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armies-Ancient-Persia-Sassanians/dp/1848848455

“Vandal Heaven: Reinterpreting Post-Roman North Africa” by Simon Elliott (forthcoming) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vandal-Heaven-Reinterpreting-Post-Roman-Africa/dp/1636242871

“Conquerors of the Roman Empire: The Vandals” by Simon MacDowall - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conquerors-Roman-Empire-Vandals-Battleground/dp/1473837707

“Count Belisarius” by Robert Graves - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Count-Belisarius-Penguin-Modern-Classics-ebook/dp/B002RI91VC

“The Wars of Justinian I” by Michael Whitby - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wars-Justinian-I-Michael-Whitby/dp/1526760886

“Justinian: Emperor, Soldier, Saint” by Peter Sarris - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Justinian-Emperor-Professor-Peter-Sarris/dp/1529365384


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