Ancient Warfare magazine

In 279 BC, a large army of Celts invaded the Balkans. They won a major victory at Thermopylae, but were eventually defeated at Delphi. But what caused this defeat – was it divine intervention, or simply bad strategy? Find out in AW VI.6: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-vi-6-2012

Ever wonder what a Celtic nobleman from the year 400 BC looked like? Thanks to archeological finds, it is possible to reconstruct the attire someone like this might’ve worn. AW VI.6 has the details: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-vi-6-2012

The Celts would find themselves fighting the Romans once again when Julius Caesar invaded Gaul. One of the most crucial moments of this campaign was the siege of Alesia, where chieftain Vercingetorix made his last stand. AW VI.6 has more: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-vi-6-2012

Did you know that Hannibal’s armies actually contained Celts? During the Second Punic War, some Celtic mercenary-warriors fought in service of Carthage, majorly contributing to Hannibal’s successes in Italy. AW VI.6 has more on this topic: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-vi-6-2012

One of the most infamous episodes in the history of Roman Britain is the Boudiccan Revolt, in which the Celts fought against Rome. In AW VI.6, we asked: did Boudicca plan out this rebellion, or was it an impulsive reaction? Check out the issue here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-vi-6-2012

Back issue spotlight: This week, we’ll be taking a look at issue VI.6 of Ancient Warfare Magazine. This issue was all about the Celts and the many times they found themselves at odds with other ancient peoples. Get your copy of AW VI.6 here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-vi-6-2012

The centerfold: Persian king Darius the Great accepts the submission of the Elamites. He has put his foot on the rebel leader’s head; a standard of the god Ahuramazda is also present. AW IV.5 was all about waging war in the name of religion: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-iv-5-oct-nov-2010

OTD in 533, Belisarius defeated the Vandals during the Battle of Ad Decimum near Carthage. This marked a crucial moment in Justinian's attempts to recover lost Roman territories. All about Belisarius' conquests and Justinian's ambitions in AW IV.3: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-iv-3-jun-jul-2010?_pos=2&_sid=7324922cc&_ss=r

in 490 BC, the Battle of Marathon was (most likely) fought. In one of the most important battles of Antiquity, Athens and Plataea defeated the Persians, ending the first invasion of mainland Greece. Check out our 98-page special on Marathon: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/the-battle-of-marathon-special?_pos=1&_psq=marathon&_ss=e&_v=1.0

in 9 AD, Varus committed su***de after seeing the utter annihilation of his troops during the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. He was then made into a scapegoat for what the Romans called the Varian Disaster, the topic of our 2009 special: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/the-varian-disaster-special?_pos=1&_sid=53afebc48&_ss=r

In 714 BC, two powerful Near-Eastern states clashed at the Battle of Mount Waush. On one side, the vast Neo-Assyrian Empire; on the other, their greatest rival, the rising Kingdom of Urartu. Want to know what happened next? Check out AW XIV.6: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-xiv-6

A new episode of the Ancient Warfare podcast! Ancient Warfare Answers (321): When was the first wargame? - https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/ancient-warfare-blog/ancient-warfare-answers-321-when-was-the-first-wargame?utm_source=spf&utm_campaign=blogs&utm_content=ancient-warfare-answers-321-when-was-the-first-wargame&utm_term=awm&utm_medium=fb with , , and

Today is the last day our old back issues are in stock! Get your purchases in now if you haven’t already, because tomorrow these print editions will be gone! Visit our web shop here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/collections/ancient-warfare-paper-back-issues

Now available: Ancient Warfare XVII.4 Digital (PDF) edition! https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-xvii-4?utm_source=spf&utm_campaign=nwprod&utm_content=Ancient%20Warfare%20XVII.4&utm_medium=fb&utm_term=awm

The centerfold: Pyrrhus of Epirus leads his troops (including elephants) against the Romans at the Battle of Asculum (279 BC). It is from his costly victory here that we derive the term ‘Pyrrhic victory’. AW VI.4 was all about Pyrrhus’ campaigns: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/issue-vi-4-2012

Now available: Ancient Warfare XVII.4 Print edition! https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-xvii-4?utm_source=spf&utm_campaign=nwprod&utm_content=Ancient%20Warfare%20XVII.4&utm_medium=fb&utm_term=awm

Still eyeing that one last issue to complete your collection? Don’t wait too long, because the print versions of our older back issues are going out of stock in 3 days (September 9th)! Visit our web shop here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/collections/ancient-warfare-paper-back-issues

A Lucanian warrior wielding javelins. Unlike Greece, where throwing spears were superseded as a heavy infantry weapon, in Italy missile weapons remained popular. More about how the Romans used pila (javelins) on the battlefield in AW XI.5: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-xi-5

Only 5 days left until our old paper back issues go out of stock! Be sure to get the issues you want before September 9th, because then they’ll be gone forever! Visit our web shop here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/collections/ancient-warfare-paper-back-issues

Update: There was a miscommunication regarding our old back issues going out of stock. They will remain in stock for one additional week, until September 9th. Be sure to make your purchase before then! Visit our web shop here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/collections/ancient-warfare-paper-back-issues

Do you want to get into Ancient Warfare Magazine, but don't know where to start? We offer a Starter Package: one year's subscription (6 issues), plus the 3 latest issues. What better way to start your journey to the battlefields of Antiquity? https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-starter-package

A new episode of the Ancient Warfare podcast! Ancient Warfare Answers (320): How accurate is 'The Last Kingdom' - https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/ancient-warfare-blog/ancient-warfare-answers-320-how-accurate-is-the-last-kingdom?utm_source=spf&utm_campaign=blogs&utm_content=ancient-warfare-answers-320-how-accurate-is-the-last-kingdom&utm_term=awm&utm_medium=fb with , , and

Finally, let’s take a look at this article from AW XVII.4, all about the legionary centurions of the Roman imperial armies. Known for their discipline, they are some of the most recognizable soldiers from Antiquity. Read about them in AW XVII.4: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-xvii-4

In the late 5th century AD, two men vied for power in Italy: Odoacer, who had taken over the territories of the former Western Roman Empire, and Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths. Only one could come out on top. Full story in AW XVII.4: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-xvii-4

Do you have your eyes on the paper version of one of Ancient Warfare’s older issues, or do you want to complete your collection? Get your copies THIS WEEK, because all issues before XIV.5 will be going OUT OF STOCK on September 2nd! https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/collections/ancient-warfare-paper-back-issues

Attention fans of Ancient Warfare: All paper back issues before XIV.5 are going OUT OF STOCK on September 2nd. If you want to purchase print versions of older issues, now’s the time! Find our back issues here: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/collections/ancient-warfare-paper-back-issues

Also in AW XVII.4: On the northern Sinai coast stood a line of fortresses. These forts along the ‘Ways of Horus’ played an important role in extending the reach of Pharaoh's armies. AW XVII.4 has more: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-xvii-4

A new episode of the Ancient Warfare podcast! Ancient Warfare Answers (319): Visually Distinct Ancient Armies - https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/ancient-warfare-blog/ancient-warfare-answers-319-visually-distinct-ancient-armies?utm_source=spf&utm_campaign=blogs&utm_content=ancient-warfare-answers-319-visually-distinct-ancient-armies&utm_term=awm&utm_medium=fb with , , and

According to some ancient historians, the long Greco-Persian Wars finally came to an end when the two powers made a peace treaty: the Peace of Callias. The problem is, however, that it might not have existed. Read about this mystery in AW XVII.4: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/products/ancient-warfare-xvii-4

Don’t forget: YOU can take part in deciding what themes Ancient Warfare Magazine will feature next! Click the link, share your thoughts, and maybe your favourite person, place, or period will be featured in a future issue: https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/blogs/ancient-warfare-blog/ancient-warfare-100-and-on