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Post by Glance A'Lot on Feb 26, 2009 0:27:24 GMT
Well, Galadriel, I hope you enjoyed reading nonetheless. I think it would have been vastly different everywhere; you think not by much.Not quite - I agree on Alexander's influence on the development in the East, which was strong and lasting. I just say that the undisputed Hellenistic culture's influence in the West is not owed to Alexander, but from earlier history. But I agree that I disagree with you, Elliot - I have been doing that all along! Wonder if any of us convinced anybody - be it that we're both wrong Best general? Now that'd be a tough one. For one, the type of warfare, and thus the required type of leadership changed too much over time. For one I'd propose to separate the topic into aeras. Further criteria could be innovative tactics, lasting effect of the latter (who made it into the war school books), single battles versus campaigns (though this at times is dependent upon each other - a brilliant campaign culminating in a then successful battle), ... But then maybe, the topic is too militaristc and technical. Less fun probably also, because I think we'll disagree less. More interesting would be to evaluate what military events/wars actually had a lasting effect on or really twisted the course of history. There are less than the amount of fighting would lead to presume... (I claim, at least) The topic would be 'Most futile wars'!
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Post by Elliot Kane on Feb 26, 2009 1:17:31 GMT
'Most futile wars' could be the longest topic ever, I fear... And with the contenders for 'greatest general' we may find less agreement han you think Do you want to start the 'Greatest Generals' thread, Glance? You seem to have better ideas for the structure than I do... As for whether either of us convinced anyone on 'most pivotal figure' - dunno, but it sure was fun trying! ;D
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Post by Galadriel on Feb 26, 2009 16:54:01 GMT
I'm sure that Pete will contribute in that topic about Generals, once he has some time.
@ Glance I enjoy reading it thx
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