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Strategy, Tactics, and Logistics
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Writer, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Major, Craig Martelle www.craigmartelle.com used an expression, “Amateurs talk tactics, while professionals talk logistics.” Is this true? Is the phrase simply a prod to make people think in…
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Spartan Infantrymen & Cretan Bowmen
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You might not see a connection between Sparta and Crete, I didn’t. For me, they appeared to be opposites as one was an in-land nation and the other an island nation. Yet, there were…
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An Interview with J. Clifton Slater
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I was honored to be a guest on a show featuring conversations with Las Vegas authors. Hosted by Sarah “S.G.” Tasz, the Neon Salon covers local writers in long form interviews. During our talk,…
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The Roman Corvus Boarding Ramp
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Two bronze rams, jutting from the bows of ancient warships, sped towards one another. Each quinquereme was powered by 300 rowers, stroking 180 oars. The warships adjusted their headings seeking the best angle of…
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The Naming of Ancient Roman Warships
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In the ‘Iliad and the Odyssey’, Jason and the Argonauts sailed on the ship ‘Argo’ on their search for the Golden Fleece. ‘Argo’ is a feminine name. After examining the surviving poems, plays, and…
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Ancient Rome’s 360 Degrees of Enemies
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A blade and an attitude, two things Republic statesmen brought into every negotiation. But why was ancient Rome so hostile? It’s this belligerent posturing and the ready promise of war that interested me. Let’s…
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The Way of the Legion
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Rome’s naked blade, the Legion, was honed and sharpened during the years of the Roman Republic (509 B.C. – 27 B.C.). And during the Imperial era (27 B.C.– 476 A.D.), it was perfected and…
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Roman Legion Marching Camps – Safety vs Efficiency?
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One mantra of modern Special Forces states ‘Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast’. In essence, it dictates that thoughtful actions are more effective than rash decisions. Conversely, the refrain seems in opposition to ‘He…
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What was the Smart Weapon of Ancient Rome?
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We think of modern smart weapons as extraordinarily accurate, targetable, and specialized. Examples include bombs that follow laser beams to specific locations or missiles and rockets capable of changing track while locked onto a…
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Which Ancient Roman God or Goddess had the highest Q-Score?
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Q-Score is a modern scale, measuring familiarity by survey questions ranging from ‘Never-Heard-Of’ to ‘One-Of-My-Favorites’. It judges the appeal of brands, celebrities, and companies. Using logic and the opinions of several close friends, I…
