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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

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Aug 16, 2023
Historian Kenneth W. Harl joins Dan Carlin to discuss the nomadic steppe tribes, exploring topics like the impact of cavalry and composite bows, battle tactics, and the future of the steppe regions under China and Russia's influence.
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Quick takeaways

  • Steppe tribes like the Huns, Mongols, and Turks had formidable military forces with unique weapons systems and tactics.
  • The nomadic tribes' migration into the Roman Empire shaped the development of civilization and posed challenges for maintaining discipline in battle.

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