AWA240 - Why did the Successor kingdom companion cavalry fair so poorly against the Romans?

Ancient Warfare Podcast · Feb 17, 2023 · 10m

"Alexander's Companion cavalry seemed to be the premier cavalry of its age, and was instrumental in the battles against the Persian empire. Why is it then, under the Successor Kingdoms' Generals, that they faired so poorly when confronting the inferior Roman cavalry? Was it due to the lack of Alexander himself, poor training, or just the professionalism of the Roman Legion?"

Murray gives us his thoughts...

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