AWA406 - What army did Alexander Molossus have in his Italian campaigns?

AWA406 - What army did Alexander Molossus have in his Italian campaigns?

April 23, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 406

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Murray explores the army composition and goals of Alexander Molossus during his campaigns in Italy.

tadejtomic1943 asks, "Hi Murray, what was the army composition. How many men did it have. Was that the first time the Macedonian Phalanx operated and fought in Italy?What was Alexander Molossus' ultimate goal in Italy? Thanks!" Murray goes on a deep dive to discover the answers. Join us on Patreon patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast

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