AWA355 - Did small built-up areas play a role in ancient battlefields? 414a67

In more modern battles, small farm compounds like La Haye Sainte and Hougoumont played pivotal roles in the fighting. But in ancient warfare, we rarely see small villas or farmsteads having a similar impact on battles. Why is that? Were these features less significant in ancient combat, or are there examples where small built-up areas shaped the course of battle? Murray Dahm as he tackles this intriguing question on Ancient Warfare Answers!   us on Patron patreon.com/ancientwarfarepodcast   6m3m3b