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Aug 27, 2023 7 tweets 3 min read
THREAD: The Shadowy Evolution of Western Military Dominion

1/7 The Western military tradition, a legacy stretching from Greeks to Romans, was thrust upon Northern European tribes post the Roman Empire's collapse.

A relentless cycle of dominance and assimilation began. 2/7 These traditions glorified shock battles, heralded civic militarism, and birthed a breed of heavily armed infantrymen. A legacy of brute force took root.

Tactical prowess, discipline, and training were their cornerstones - a veil of balance designed to subjugate and conquer. 6th century BC black-figure pottery, Krater depicting the fight for the body of Patroklos, From Farsala, Greece.
Jun 14, 2023 4 tweets 3 min read
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