04-27-2007, 10:36 AM
Sorry, should have introduced myself to everyone sooner. I'm 36, from Kent in the UK. Always been fascinated by military history and for the last 16 years or so in ancient warfare in particular, admittedly leaning more toward Greek/Hellenistic than Roman. I am a keen wargamer (though I am on the longest losing streak ever!). I do not currently reenact (though I dabbled with a Napoleonic group when I was much younger) but would if I could find the time and money. If I did it would ideally be in a cavalry unit - Alexander's companions would be the ultimate - having always been fascinated by horses. My family think I am obsessed, just because I named my son Alexander.
I am now lucky enough to make a living from my interests, having recently been employed as a commissioning editor by a military publisher looking to expand their coverage of ancient warfare. I have had one book published, on cavalry in ancient warfare and am currently researching a second on the Battle of Leuctra so I may be picking a few brains on that(neither are for the publisher I now work for). I must say it is very refreshing to be able to chat to like-minded people who are genuinely interested in the same things. Really looking forward to learning a lot from you all, especially the reenactors among you with the hands-on experience of handling weapons etc.
Phil Sidnell
'it is more effective to have half as many infantry as the enemy and an overwhelming superiority in cavalry than to engage him with absolutely equal numbers' - Polybius, drawing the lessons of the Battle of Cannae.
I am now lucky enough to make a living from my interests, having recently been employed as a commissioning editor by a military publisher looking to expand their coverage of ancient warfare. I have had one book published, on cavalry in ancient warfare and am currently researching a second on the Battle of Leuctra so I may be picking a few brains on that(neither are for the publisher I now work for). I must say it is very refreshing to be able to chat to like-minded people who are genuinely interested in the same things. Really looking forward to learning a lot from you all, especially the reenactors among you with the hands-on experience of handling weapons etc.
Phil Sidnell
'it is more effective to have half as many infantry as the enemy and an overwhelming superiority in cavalry than to engage him with absolutely equal numbers' - Polybius, drawing the lessons of the Battle of Cannae.