AWA161 - How important was luck?

<p>Alex, part of our patreon community asks 'how much do you feel that luck played a role in ancient combat? Theoretically luck would be more of a factor in the gunpowder age, but I can’t imagine worse luck than being a Roman at Cannae. Low chance of survival, no matter your martial skill. Thoughts?'</p> <p>Jasper is busy this week so Murray is flying solo.</p> <p><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Patreon:</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Ancient Warfare Magazine:</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href= "https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/ancient-warfare-magazine" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/ancient-warfare-magazine</a></span></p>