Posted on Mar 2, 2019

10 Principles of Sassanian Warfare

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These are operational level rules that remain pretty much the same 2000 years later! Good short read - and eye opener at how well they were thinking in the East then!

10 Principles of Sassanian Warfare

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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Looks simple enough.

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LTC Eric Udouj

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I thought it was practical.. somethings never change when looking at war.

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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LTC Eric Udouj - The more I thought of the principles, the more I realize they are very similar to our OPORDS.

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LTC Eric Udouj

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I could agree on that - it does kind of reflect that and some of our doctrine as welll. It is amazing that such is from the time of the Romans!

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MAJ Ken Landgren

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Yes the similarities are eerie.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Excellent history share sir, have a great day.

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