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The Rozvi Iron Army's Cattle Howdah Strategy of 1427
In 1427, the Rozvi Iron Army under Chikura Wadyambeu unleashed a terrifying innovation on the battlefield: cattle howdahs. These war platforms, strapped to the backs of battle-trained oxen, turned herds into mobile fortresses, giving Rozvi archers height and protection. Lucas explains how this strategy broke the Torwa Mambo's dhaka-walled defenses at Zvongombe, and how the sacred cattle—revered by both sides—became a psychological weapon. Luna asks about the logistics of training cattle and the Mwari oracle's role in blessing the tactic. The episode also covers the subsequent Mbira…
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