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Explicitly mentioned as one of 'two really excellent studies of this battle' - the hosts quote from it regarding Roman casualties compared to the Vietnam War

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Described as having written 'an excellent book on Cannae as well' with an introduction by Richard Holmes. The book is quoted multiple times throughout the episode regarding military tactics and equipment

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Mentioned as a collection of essays published after WWI by Schlieffen, the chief of the German general staff, reflecting his obsession with the battle

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Tom mentions this as a book he's been obsessed with since he was young, written and illustrated by Peter Connolly, which he still has next to him. Part of a series that included books on Romans and Greek armies