O/T TV Thread Version II

[Aldo1983]

Jeezo, must I explain military tactics to you amateurs every time? The thing with catapults is that they’re range weapons. The thing with the undead, is that they like to fight hand to hand. They were always going to be a use once weapon. As for the Dothraki, they fight on horses. Where were you planning on putting them, if not at the front? It’s nice you all take an interest in these matters but it’s best left to the professionals.

I think the hound will die killing the mountain, which will be a bit cheesey

Horses at the front? Heavy lolz. It's not the 800s Persia anymore.

The catapults weren't used once. If the Dothraki didn't charge like they were being lead by Lord Cardigan, then they could have reloaded the trebuchets and made better use of archers. The Dothraki could have then had their suicide mission on the flanks. Slowing the dead right down.

I suppose none of that would have made a massive difference but there's a military text book and it should have been used more efficiently. Shambles.

[Aldo1983]

I can see Daenerys or Jon getting killed.

[Mason89]

‘It’s not 800s Persia anymore’ says plucky amateur describing mentalists on horseback warfare, like 800s Persia

Deary me, you guys are a hoot!

[StandfreeFM]

‘It’s not 800s Persia anymore’ says plucky amateur describing mentalists on horseback warfare, like 800s Persia

Deary me, you guys are a hoot!

It would seem the experts disagree with you...https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/cul...rfell-military

[Aldo1983]

Pretty much what I said but then I've seen it all and done it all. Especially in the 7 Kingdoms.

[mondo_notion]

I suppose the argument could be made that all the military 'mistakes' were made purely to lead the Night King in to a false sense of security. He would see the Dothraki obliterated and his army of the dead breach the walls before deciding it was time to finish it for good and go for Bran in the woods.

Of course he wasn't to know that Arya was also making her way there with a dragon stone dagger in hand.

[Aldo1983]

I suppose the argument could be made that all the military 'mistakes' were made purely to lead the Night King in to a false sense of security. He would see the Dothraki obliterated and his army of the dead breach the walls before deciding it was time to finish it for good and go for Bran in the woods.

Of course he wasn't to know that Arya was also making her way there with a dragon stone dagger in hand.

He ****ed up too. He treated the whole thing like he's a James Bond baddie.

[StandfreeFM]

... a dragon stone dagger in hand.

I hate to be 'that guy' but i think it was Valyrian Steel, not dragon glass.

[Aldo1983]

It was Little Fingers dagger.

[mondo_notion]

I hate to be 'that guy' but i think it was Valyrian Steel, not dragon glass.

You're absolutely correct, point taken... just like the Night King.