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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

EP27 More Steppe Stories

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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  • 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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