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The Achaemenid Army's Logistics: How Persia Fed Its War Machine
In this episode of the Achaemenid Empire series, we dig into the immense logistical network that kept the Persian army marching across deserts and mountains. We talk about the granaries and supply depots along the Royal Road, the use of qanat irrigation to support military outposts, and the role of the royal commissariat, the qarabā, in feeding hundreds of thousands of troops. We also look at the innovative use of camel caravans, the administration of the satrapies, and how the Persians' careful planning often gave them an edge before a single battle was fought. From the Persian Gates to the…
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