by William Horsted
Softcover (7.25×9.75 inches). 56 pages. 2026.
If you need an ancients campaign to wargame, the internecine warfare among Alexander the Great’s successors is a great one.
The Seleucid Empire, founded by Alex’s general Seleucus and increased by his successors, ultimately stretched from Syria to Afghanistan. Unfortunately, that land also fell between the Roman Empire and the emerging Parthian Empire.
The arms, armor, and equipment of the infantry, cavalry, and elephant units receive detailed examination. Certain units, termed ‘national’ in the text receive extra attention.
Recruitment and training are covered, as is the all-important deployment. The phalanx was usually in the center, with elephants and cavalry on the wings, although sometimes variations were used depending on the opponent.
The booklet contains seven black and white photos, 27 color photos, five color illustrations, seven black and white illustrations, and 27 color uniform illustrations: 20 infantry, five cavalry, one elephant, and one chariot.
The troops were not so different than those in the Greek and Persian wars. The outcome depended on the Roman and Parthian opponents.
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
