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Were ancient war elephants effective in battle?

This video explores the training and tactics of war elephants in the ancient Mediterranean world, and explains why these ...
AOL

War Elephants: Psychological Warfare and Combat Strategies in Ancient Times

In India, the process of training an elephant has changed little since ancient times. They captured elephants in the wild because they are difficult to breed and maintain for years in captivity. Male ...
The Conversation

Romans were terrified by war elephants at first – but eventually found a way to defeat them in battle

Michael B. Charles does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...