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    History of Men


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    Introduction
    Hi!

    What is this AAR about?
    This AAR can be considered as a mammoth project I have been thinking about for a while. History of man will replay an entire string of history, from the Persian Empire till the American domination of the 21th century. Yeah that’s right, I want to pull off a series of AARs that connect to each other, an entire alternative history.
    Since I know this is a big AAR and everyone will most likley have doubts ("yeah he’ll start it and never finish it."), I’ll post first things first. I am fully aware how much work this will be, that’s why I will take a slow approche. A very slow aproche. Secondly, I have allready played a test run from 300BC till 1500 AD, and playing that alone alread took me half a year. But I am willing to take my time.

    What are the methods?
    Since this is my first AAR I’ll have to try a few things out as we go. But this AAR will be written as pseudo realistic primary sources. Certain people will write about something in history. Sometimes they are writing to back up a king, sometimes an aristrocate will write negative comments about a ruler. Sometimes a historical source will be critical with the situation itself. Sometimes it will have lies and plot-holes in it. Some writers might be more interessted in facts, some in myths, and well often enough a writer will be more curious about who the king/emperor/president is having an afaire.
    But there will be also historians posting scientific or populistic work about it. You will meet all those persons as we go.
    What I want with this method is to create a multi-structual history. I don’t want to simply entertain with jokes or simple dialogs, I want my reader to think and re-live my history with me.

    What mods/games will be used?
    This is pretty much just an outline. Certain mods may be added or removed. Suggestions are more then welcome
    1)Rise of Persia – One of the earliest mods in the timeframe, this covers the Rise of one of the earliest empires
    2)Megas Alexandros – Well after building this empire there will come this fella called Alexander and he will smash everthing.
    3)Paeinsula Italica – Somewhat in the same timeframe like MA this will cover the first stage of the rise of the roman empire
    4)EB – Being a great fan of that mod, it will cover the domination of Europe and Asia by the Romans
    5)IB – Jumping severall centuries ahead, because there is a lack of mods covering the impirial times, we will see the Roman Empire disintigrate by the various submods covered in IB.
    6)Sicilian Vesper – This will cover the medival times. It will see the byzantian empire being established as a major power and being smashed again. It will see France making the first crusades, and battleing the English in a large war for the french crown.
    7)Viking Invasion – Battles for the dominion of Britan.
    8)Various MTW2-Kingdoms games – I will most likley use the vanilla addon to add some more depth because they use a much smaller landscape. The conquest of america by the spanish will be in it for sure.
    9)Europa Universalis III (with addons) – I haven’t played up to here, but I guess here the first split with the Total War games will occure, since this timescale is hardly covered by any mods. I will play until ETW.
    10)ETW – It remains to be seen if I will use the vanilla game (which I don’t have yet) or if there will be interessting mods
    11)Victoria – I haven’t played this one either, but it covers the time scale from ETW to Hearts of Iron. I’ll see about this as get closer
    12)Hearts of Iron II (III?) – Being one of my favorite history games this will cover the final stage, the war to end all wars

    This list is just the first draft.

    How will the history be alternative?
    This is one of the main questions that has been bugging me latley. I have yet to see how things envolve. But it is obvious that the Roman Empire will rise and fall, so I have to play it for the sake of continuitey. I will not necceserily just replay history as we know it. Things will change, rebellions will happen and kings will be assassined.



    What rules?
    I don't want to outline my rules as of yet. My focus is on roleplaying, not on the gameplay.


    This post is also the first attempt, changes may be included.
    Last edited by Fixiwee; May 18, 2009 at 12:03 PM.

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    Placeholder. Important writers and historical figures may be added here.

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    This sounds great! I had an idea similar to this but I never had the balls to follow through. What an epic project. Good luck and I'll look foward to this.

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    "A multitude of rulers is not a good thing. Let there be one ruler, one king."

    - Herodotus

    Rise of the persian empire.

    Introduction taken by Franēois Sargot book “Iranian empires” - 1853, Paris

    [...]One cannot name Alexander the Great without ever looking at Kurus. His conquests enabled the rise of the Persian empires, building an economical network that enabled him the conquests of cities like Susim and Babylon. It is he we have to take a look at, even as the historic sources are rare and challenging to read. But the segments we have of Persian and Greek historians offer us at least a possibility to compare certain accounts of how the persian empire got to be.[...]



    Map of the situation in 559 BC. The Persians are colourd in purple.


    Who was Franēois Sargot?
    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 
    Franēois Sargot (1804-1886) was a french historian specialist on the ancient eastern empires. His book “Iranian empires” covers the rise and decline of the variousPersian empires. His significance in his work was that he took a close look on the economical data. Having traveled the regions many times during his life he has a deep insight on the local areas.

    Franēois Sargot


    Vidarna – History of Parsa (real title of the book is unknown)
    (written at about 530-500 BC)

    Book III
    [...]
    3. So it came to be that Kūrus, under all heaven created by Auramazdā', came to be King of Parsa in 1180 bp [559BC]. He traveled from his home town Māsrā, after he read the letter of his former King Cyrus. During his travels to the Pāthrāgada [the capital of Persia] he was often asked by peasants, what gives you the right to become king? Kūrus would then dismount from his brown hourse, look the peasant directly in his eyes and say in a friendly tone: “I am Kūrus of Māsrā, yesterday I was no one. But It was Auramazdā' who came to visit our beloved King Cyrus in his dreams. Auramazdā' spoke that I the little known lord of Māsrā, has been chosen by the great creator to fulfill his destiny. Auramazdā' gave him a letter so it would be proved that he had a divine order. The sick Cyrus woke from his dreams with the letter in his hand and sent his very best man to bring me this letter. It has been said that Cyrus died with a smile on his lips in the very moment I was given the letter and became the successor of Cyrus.” Seeing the divine letter, the peasants started to cry and fell down on their knees to praise their new lord and king.




    Cyrus Letter - Teherans museum of history

    4. On arriving in the city of Pāthrāgada many citizens came to greet their new king, but many aristocrats remained in their houses, because the awed and feared Kūrus on the same time. After Cyrus died without a son, they thought the time was right to take the powers in their own hands. Even his very best advisor Hystapes, who was the loyal regent of the city, begged to leave the city, since he feared that Kūrus might be murdered. Instead he sent word to all the important families to come to the royal palace. And they came indeed, in great numbers, curious what the new king had to say. Kūrus came to greet everyone with a cup of Kyrnish [probably some special water]. Then, after everyone was refresh the new King read aloud the letter that Cyrus got from Auramazdā' in his dreams and all the lords, all the guards and the king cried together. And all the lords fell down on their knees and hailed their new king of Kūrus.

    Who was Vidarna?

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    Vidarna was a royalist in the service of Kūrus. It is believed that he travelled between India and Babyalon where he studied a great deal of science and history. Little to nothing is known about his life. His books, while being propaganda for the king, are remarkable sources since it is one of the very few literary sources from a persian author.



    Vidarna


    Demostenens of Ancyle – History of the greeks
    (written at about 420-400 BC)


    From book V:
    [...] 43.It was at the same time that Kūrus became King that his son Kambūjia was a general in the royal army. He waged war with a large army against the northern Iranians, battling them at Ysastis and uniting the northern Iranians under his fathers crown. In his actions he was both wise and patient, hence the people shouted his fathers name and his own whenever he was seen.[...]

    Who was Demonstenes of Ancyle?

    Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 
    Demonstenes of Ancyle is one of the fathers of history. His works on the history of greeks are on of the primary sources of the ancient times. He is a critical mind even to his own people (the Athens), his works will continue to come up in the later periouds.


    Excerpt from “Life and Death of Kūrus” by Professor James Marshal, 1994 Chicago

    "The first step of Kūrus was to eliminate any opposition by the other lords. His becoming of king may be a bit obscure and the story of the letter has most likely used as propaganda for his legitimacy, but we can see that Kūrus was a most devout man [1]. It is more then dubious that the lords would subdue to a simple stone. More likely is, that like Cyrus, he put the Zoroastrian priests back to the tax collection. With this new old system of tax collection Kūrus was able to obtain a good deal of money and wealth and outplaying his rivaling lords [2](compare Michael Zaggers work “Priesthood of Zoroaster” 1991)"


    Remains of Kūrus Palace in Iran
    Royal Arstibara can be seen marching. It shows us the importance of the military during Kūrus reign.
    Last edited by Fixiwee; May 19, 2009 at 05:02 AM.

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    I'm open for critics like design, typography, style and ortography. Hope it isn't too boring to read. The next part will cover a war and a battle.

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    What's Ortography? Anyway, lots to say:

    I love the idea - half history, half AAR. I don't know if you knew this, but many of us here on the RTW AAR forums are history bods or at least are interested, so it should appeal. Of course, the quality of the 'AAR' bit, you know what I mean, the battles etc., will need to be good otherwise there will be no mix. If you get this right though, it should be amazing.

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    I suggest a few focus points on military evolution. Key battles, cause and effect for reforms and such.

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    What's Ortography?
    I think in mean spelling. =)

    Are you french Fixiwee?
    Anyway good start but as said dirty_M, emphase the military aspect, most of the games you are using are total war.

    And there is a lot of typos and other things.

    He traveld from the his city in Māsrā
    I don't get it, and it is travelled

    disembark from his brown hourse
    I think dismount would be better, disembark is for boats

    It is belived that he traveld between India and Babyalon where he studied a great deal of science and history. Little to nothing is known about his life, and his source, while being propaganda for the king, is still a remarkable source since it is one of the very few direct sources from a persian author.
    Same here, it is believed and travelled. And the second sentence is meaningless.

    Sorry guy, I don't want to be a pain but you should take care of your writting. I believe I miss a lot of errors.
    But the idea is very good and everybody like history.
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    this looks a promising AAR
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    Thanks for the critics. I'll take the ortography one serious. Point is, I am Austrian, although I lived a year in the US, so that's no excuse. I need to check my spelling more often. Also I should try to install a spellingcheck in word (where I write my stuff) or maybe in firefox.

    As for the battle aspect. There will be stories of war, pictures of battles and I have even though of a little extra concerning war.

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    A revolutionary idea, and one well worth following! +rep!

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    That's no excuse - the same cannot be said for anyone from the US or UK!
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    Amazingly inventive idea! I can't wait until this gets going full force. Paedric is right, though, there are several spelling/grammar errors; minor details like that can annoy some people (me, in fact) to the point they discontinue their reading of a good AAR. Good luck on this epic endeavor!
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    Hey there I will be following this one. Good idea, I hope you finish it though.

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    "Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world."
    - The Buddha

    Conflict with Susim

    Vidarna – History of Parsa (real title of the book is unknown)
    (written at about 530-500 BC)

    Book III
    [...]
    8. When Kūrus heard that his trade caravans in the east had been attacked again by bandits he asked his advisor Hystapes who is to be made responsible for the attacks. Hystapes answered his beloved king that one of the captured bandits admitted that he was from the city of Susim. The king stood up from his chair and shouted that no one of his people would suffer from enemy attacks – and this so was because the king loved his people so much. So he decided to meet with his army in two weeks, to teach the bandits from Susim a lesson. [...]


    The situation at Susim in the winter of 559 BC


    Excerpt from “Life and Death of Kūrus” by Professor James Marshal, Chicago 1994

    When Kūrus became King he already gathered his troops to engage Susim, a town which has troubled the Persian already during the time of Cyrus. Kūrus, whose town Māsrā was not far away from Susim most likely knew the town. Sargot calculated that the economy could not support the growing army, so he had to wage war for loot [37], but recent studies have found reason that the economy could have worked properly [38] (See Zaggers and Favorno for details). It is most likely that Kūrus was an ambitious man who was simply had a taste for war [39].


    Who is Professor James Marshal?

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    James Marshal is currently a professor at the University of Chicago. He is one of the most renown historians on the Babylonian and Persian empire.




    Continuing Vidarna

    [...]
    9. During his march through Susim many people came to greet Kūrus and begged him to spare unnecessary blood, so when he came to Susim he agreed to meet with the council of town. When both parties met, the king saw how desperate the people where and began to cry. The council was so deeply moved that they apologized to the king and submitted their will to him.



    Susim after the blodless capitulation in early 558 BC


    10. During his campaign against Susim, Kūrus got to know a young soldier that reminded him of his oldest son, whom he has not met in over two years. This man, Dādarsi of Ansan, was a brave fighter who feared no man nor beast and was truly loyal to the king. When Kūrus invited Dādarsi to his chambers he was so moved by his keen mind and they became friends like a loyal son to his good father. Soon after that Kūrus offered Dādarsi to merry his daughter Atossa.







    Excerpt from “Iranian Empires” by Franēois Sargot, Paris, 1853

    […]What Vidarna does not admit in his text, that Kūrus offended the Neo-Babylonian empire, who saw Susim as their own territory. Susim may have independent from Babylon for over 20 years back then, but their king Nabu-na’id just saw them as Babylonian people that belonged to his empire. Out of nowhere came this new king Kūrus and took something from him that was in his sphere of interesst. Since the Persians were still rather unknown people on the political scene king Nabu-na’id wanted to deal with them swiftly without drawing too much attention from the neighbours. The following military clash surprised the Persians, but no one would have expected what happened after the battle.

    Continuing excerpt from “Life and Death of Kūrus” by Professor James Marshal, Chicago 1994

    [...]
    When the campaign against Susim ended in 558BC and the attack of the Babylon in 554BC, four years passed. During that time Kūrus built a temple for Auramazdā in the capital. But more important is, he clearly built up a larger army and gathered the troops at Susim. So when the Babylonian army invaded they were surprised to see a large and modern army. Although the sources say nothing about the Kūrus military intentions it has always been assumed that he was actually preparing for war against the Neo-Babylonian empire.
    But Vidarna states at least two times that the king was not expecting an attack on Susim. Some modern historians (Montibo, Stevans) have argued that Kūrus was planing an attack on the Medians. He just happened to be lucky that the Babylonian Empire attacked the moment he had his troops gathered around Susim.



    Relief of the Auramazdā temple.

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    Comming next on BBC history:

    Battles of history with Patrick Goodwin
    The battle of Susim - Watch how the Babylonian Empire attacks the Persien Army and endanger the king. The combat exiprienced Babylonian army versus a thousand Persian arrows.
    I hope the last part had less spelling mistakes. The next post obviously will have a battle covered.

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    This is great.

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    When you get up to IB, I believe IBIJ is the best to start with as it it has the earliest starting point out of the IB mods, then after that go on to either IBRR or IBFD.

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    Isn't there a "Viking Invasion II" mod for BI? It could be better to use that.
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    Arthurian Total War would be good for the British one.

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    Battles of history with Patrick Goodwin
    Battle at Susim 554 BC

    Who is Patrick Goodwin?
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    Patrick Goodwin is a renown BBC anchorman who has worked with the station for over 40 years. He is famous for his political and historic works. Goodwin currently works at a new series "Battles of history" which brings important and infamous engagements back to life.


    Goodwin: The persian empire is often called the first world empire. But like many empire after the Persians, it was not
    build in a day. When King Kūrus became king of Persia in 559 BC Persia was but a small nation of hillmen. But in 554 BC his army had tripled.
    Babylonian king Nabu-na'id on the other hand had a large empire that existed for many centuries. The Neo-babylionians have battled against the Hatti in Anatolia and the Egyptians for decades. His troops are experienced soldiers. But the king in Babylon also has troubles with a strong clergy.
    IN 558 BC king Kūrus obtained the city of Susim, which Nabu-na'id saw as part of his empire.


    [The scene is the Babylonian palace. King Nabu-na'id is sitting on his thrown listening to reports from his empire.]
    [A soldier enters the room, carrying his spear, he falls down and kisses the kings feet.]



    King Nabu-na'id: Enough of this soldier. What brings you here?
    Soldier: My lord and king. The council of Susim has surrendered to the Persians without a fight.
    King Nabu-na'id: What? This is preposterous. The Persians? They are primitive Hillmen. How dare they to conquer our brothers and sisters and put them to slavery, robbing them of house and goods?

    King Nabu-na'id was preparing for war. Even if the people from Susim haven't belonged to the Neo-Babylonian empire for decades, the king saw himself provoked to war. Because of difficulties with other tribes in the south of his empire it took the king 3 years to assemble an army against Persia, but he was sure that his attack on Susim would not be anticipated by the Persian king. The sneak attack should be a fast and decisive victory that would drive the Persian back to their hills.
    Nabu-na'id sent a minor general called Shadrach. It seems that Nabu-na'id was so sure of his victory that he would not sent his best men who were needed on different borders against more experienced nations
    .
    Nabu-na'id sent a minor general called Shadrach. It seems that Nabu-na'id was so sure of his victory that he would not sent his best men who were needed on different borders against more experienced nations.

    [The scene is the Babylonian army marching on a road. Shadrach, a young man with a curly beard is riding a horse.]
    Shadrach [talking to an officer]: This Persian king, he is supposed to be in the city, with only limited troops. Our plan is to cut off all roads in and out to the city and force a surrender to him. If I bring a chained king to Nabu-na'id he will reward me greatly with gold and women.






    [At the royal chambers of Susim. The decoration is simple. The Persian king can be seen talking to his advisors. From the window in the east the rising of the sun can be seen]

    Kūrus

    King Kūrus: ...so we will have to spent enough money for the quarry. We need the stones to expand our harbor here.
    [A man runs into the chambers without breath]
    Man: My King! My king! There are troops outside the walls. They are everywhere.
    King Kūrus: What? Are you out of your mind young man? What are you talking about?
    Man: It's the Babyolonians. I saw them with my eyes, the have troops at each gate blocking us out.
    King Kūrus: How did they get past our borders? Why did no one notice a whole damn army get so far? By Ahura Mazda! Does Ariyamna know of this?

    Neither Shadrach nor Nabu-na'id actually knew that Kūrus had most of his army gathered near Susim. We do not know what exactly Kūrus was planing. Since Kūrus was surprised by the Babylonian attacks it has been argued among modern historians wether he wanted to attack his Median neighbors or if he actually knew an attack was immanent.
    Either way, the army outside of Susim was comanded Ariyamna, a minor general who watched of the garrison. He started to move his troops southwards to meet the enemy.



    [It is night, Shadrach is sitting in his tent, studying a simple map of the area.]
    Shadrach: So a large army is moving from the north to meet us in battle? Good. But we cannot face both Kūrus and the main body of his force. We need to deal with the body of the snake first and then squish the snakes head.

    So Shadrach decided to move his forces over the nearby Tigris during the night. His plan was a tricky one. He wanted to move his troops unnoticed by the King in the city and face the main force of Ariyamna without having to fight the combat experienced Kūrus. The next morning Ariyamna picked up Shadrach trail and sent notice to his King. He was sure to meet his foe in battle. But unfortunately a large storm which was moving in their direction caught up the scout and he could not deliver his massage.



    Ariyamna [standing among his man]: Looks like the king is not coming. On the other hand, my archers are in range and they could let living hell rain down on the enemy. It would be unwise not to attack. The enemy thinks the river protects him, but actually it is his death trap because he loses so much mobility.

    Ariyamna deployed his troops in the standard Persian formation. First row mixed light infantry men, second and third row archers. His limited cavalery he hid out of sight from the enemy.



    [The soldiers are standing in orderly fashion, watching the enemy across the river.]
    Fat soldier: "So what do you think off this? We have been standing here for hours.
    Young soldier: "What do I know? This is the first time I am in a battle. I'm just a farmer and when this is over I'm going home to my family again?"
    Officer [going his round in front of the soldiers: "Remember to pull your head in when the archers start shooting, keep to the senior soldier and you will make it.
    Auramazdā' is with us today." [Moving away again]
    Fat soldier: "So we are going to do this! Are really going to do this.



    Young soldier: "You are really enjoying this, aren't you?"
    Fat soldier: "Yeah sure, what should happen? I'll just go over there and stick my spear in his head - Auramazdā' may damn me
    . It's THAT simple."
    Young soldier: "How can you be so sure, have you actually ever ..."
    [A loud sound of a goat horn can be heard]



    Master of the archers: "Allright man. Let those overly proud Babylonians show what simple hill man are actually made of. Steeeep up. Aiiiiim. [Pauses] - Shoot - go."

    For the next minutes the archers fill the sky with arrows. The Babylonians, used to normal hand to hand infantry combat are not prepared for anything like that. The skilled Persian archers kill many soldiers within the first minutes.


    Shadrach gets nervous. He orders to move his man to the north to use a small passage through the water to cross the river. But Ariyamna is aware of his plan and sends his secret weapon to battle. Something the enemy has no idea about. He gives the secret order. Out of nowhere the hidden cavalery rushes over the city. It is that moment the sky darkens and a quick but unusual heavy rain drops from the sky. The Babylonians think off this as a bad omen.






    The fast moving Persian riders has nearly no armor and only light weapons which make them incredibly fast. The Babylonian did not expect anything like that. The first line of defense by the bridge gets overrun.



    Cavalry officer [screaming through the heavy rain]:
    "Where is Hāyanis with the second group. We need the now. Sound the signal. We need more riders. Go!"




    The second group is crossing the bridge and are in a dangerous situation being cut off by the Babylonian infantry. But Shadrach is engaged in hand to hand combat and unable to give proper commands.



    The Persian riders harass the enemies with light spears. Always moving, so that the enemy is being tired down completely. Shadrach is sounding his horn to regroup, his troops start moving back. The riders realize their chance and start chasing the retreating enemy.



    Dirt and dust are all around the fighting soldiers. It is loud, and there is blood everywhere. And there are still arrows flying killing soldiers. The moral of the Babylonian troops is about to break.




    But then it happens! Shadrach is torn down from his horse and surrounded by Persian riders. The spearmen give their last breath to defend their commander, but all in vain. The riders charge with such a power from both sides that the Babylonians get crushed and Shadrach trampled to death.




    In the meanwhile the main body of the Persian army has split in two and crossed both river crossings. The enemy, without their leader are unable to set up defenses at two points. Chaos breaks out in the Babylonian ranks.

    The Persians, who are aware that the enemy is wavering, start a full scale charge.


    The momentum is in the hand of the Persians. The Babylonian soldiers are unable to hold the line.





    Realizing that the Persians are all around them, they loose heart and sound the retreat. But where to run now?



    The remaining soldiers run from the Persians only to find another wave of Persians coming in their direction. Without anywhere to run, the remaining Persian soldiers get completely slaughtered.




    The Babylonian army is utterly destroyed.
    Ariyamna is victorious.

    [King Kūrus arrives on the battlefield. It has already evening and the army tents are built up. He enters a big tent.]
    Ariyamna: "My king! You have arrived."
    [Runs to the king and falls down on his knees]
    King Kūrus: "My good Ariyamna. Today you don't bow to no one. You have utterly destroyed the sneaky Babylonians. No today you don't bow to the king but the king to his servant."

    Although the historic sources are not accurate with the numbers concerning the battle, modern historians have calculated a possible list of casualties.

    Persians:
    Soldiers: 21.000 - Lost: 2.000

    Babylonians:
    Soldiers: 19.000 - Lost: 16.000
    This victory was an important one for the Persians. They have not only defeated a professional army, but showed superiority in warfare. The battle at Susim enabled further expansions for the Persians. Truly, this was the first important step to build the first worlds empire.

    And what happened with Ariyamna? Although the sources do not talk about him, possible because the segment is lost, it is safe to say that he became an important young general to Kūrus staff.
    Last edited by Fixiwee; May 19, 2009 at 12:14 PM.

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    Default Re: [Multi-AAR] - History of men

    A couple of questions.

    • Is the style of telling the battle believable?
    • Is the cutting of the pictures okay? Or should I use a defined format (since every picture has different measures)?
    • Should I use larger letters? Is it too hard to read?

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