The Punic War (Sub Commanders)

Welcome back to Sub Commanders! This series blends the command structure of Arena with the scale of massive battles. This time we pit the famous roman legions against the armies of Carthage.

[@milkandcookiesTW]

Only a couple minutes into watching this, but the panning and camera work is just sexy as hell. Really appreciate the effort you put into videos like this, I know this shit takes a lot of work

[@state14]

The panning and camera work does turn me on a little

[@geoffrey111995]

+milkandcookiesTW Ikr? I'm rock hard.

[@mrblack8447]

I love how he puts so much effort into every video

[@alihaghour924]

+Geoffrey111995's HD Productions I came...

[@geoffrey111995]

ali haghour ;)

[@Bonko78]

The best thing about the videos on this channel is that Oakley is just as enthusiastic when he is losing as when he is winning. Nice historical references too.

[@JackieFishHD]

Really like your Sub Commanders series is a awesome idea !

[@InvictaHistory]

+Jackie Fish thanks, I'd encourage everyone to give it a shot

[@PlentyOfGarlic]

Hi Jackie Fish. Saw your "Subscriber army" face off against pixelated apollo.

[@raleigh9019]

Oh, I love Sub Commanders! Thanks Oakley :)

[@InvictaHistory]

+Piotr Błaszkiewicz my pleasure : )

[@broefkip]

Ahhh, the famous Pubic War. Always been a good story

[@TAHA-lb4je]

you should do a sub commanders tournament

[@greco-romanfanboi7054]

Taha Ouali a great idea every total war player can make teams with friends to compete with others on tournaments (if that might happen i want to compete) that will make it exciting even if exocuting that idea would be nearly impossible :(

[@TheDecimater1000]

Really appreciate the effort you put into these videos. Good work!

[@w.a.r4856]

Weren't you in the fight as well?!

[@TheDecimater1000]

As a historical figure, yes, I did participate in the Second Punic War. But I was not in this video, although if Oakley wants to play some time I'd be down.

[@shawnk6736]

the effort you put in with all the camera moves and angles really shows. awesome video. also love how you gave little tidbits of historical information. everything i love in an oakley vid :)

[@gtabigfan34]

You should make Caesar's wars history videos.Damn that would be very interesting :) Ave Caesar!!!

[@giannis42]

+The Napoleonist *AVE*

[@jorisenter2505]

+The Napoleonist Morituri te salutant!

[@empyreal2361]

That would be cool

[@esilva7592]

+JorisEnter ad victorium

[@gaborcseh3538]

This video is an example for people who call youtube a professionalism, this is it, if youtubers would do only half the work that Oakley does with these vidoes, then youtube would be the best place on earth for people who love to watch professional videos about anything they want to watch. Great video, keep up the good work!

[@InvictaHistory]

+Gábor Cseh thanks for appreciating the extra touches

[@HadrianLP]

Utterly fantastic. Thanks for doing this series.

[@gutembergcraft]

Love the way you handled the shots of the battle, keep up the good work .

[@andrewfrederick1557]

I've always enjoyed watching youtubers play the total war series, especially now when my computer is broken and I need that strategy cathartic release. However over the last week of watching your Sub Commanders and Massive battles series I've become a huge fan and you are probably my favorite total war youtuber now. Keep both of those series up!!!

[@InvictaHistory]

+Andrew Frederick Thanks for the support, I've definitely found that these two playlists are fan favorites

[@andrewfrederick1557]

Hopefully I'll get my computer fixed/replaced within time to participate sometime. Your tactics are really quite good it is impressive to watch. Also want to show some love for your historical documentary series. It is clear you put a lot of effort into those and they are fun and educational.

[@karlfranz1393]

The best video so far. Love those cinematic views of the clash and what not! :D Job well done!

[@Maedhrosz]

Perhaps historical type battles would be better with the DeI mod, for extra immersion and realism? Just a though.

[@Djlawson1000]

+Spryngo while youre right, battles would probably take too long for the video. But that mod is my favorite!

[@sauloathman1294]

+Spryngo What is the DEL mod?

[@Djlawson1000]

Divide Et Impera is an overhaul mod that changes literally everything in the game. Its so large and expansive that it takes six parts to install on the steam workshop.

[@sauloathman1294]

Djlawson1000 Oh I know, thank you. But, I thought he said "DeL", I'm pretty sure Impera doesn't being with an L lol

[@thebadgerimpaler]

this is seriously well recorded and edited. Well done!

[@michelschotman629]

Really good job, It really felt like I was watching a real battle. and of course great commentary.

[@elssmann1]

I love Sub Commanders! Please keep making these!!!

[@hvw2377]

Oh fuck yeeeeeeeeeeees, this is my favorite series of yours. Liking it before I even start watching!

[@tomleonard8532]

that was sick

[@admortem8901]

the commentary is the best part.how can anyone not fucking love this?

[@jamesbalagapo394]

I love the new cinematic style you put in the vid xDDD

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Very cool idea, I love it. Somewhat more realistic too.

[@ryantheroman4331]

Do a sub commanders for Attila as the Romans vs the Sassanids, that would be interesting to watch. Great video anyway.

[@HoboTango]

Wow this is such a great idea !

[@majorianus8055]

really love to see a tournament like this. with a little bit more accurate unit composition, like without seeing the cohort in the manipular legion.

[@maicka4417]

This video was awesome! Have you read any of Martin Tessmer's Scipio Africanus saga? In 4/5 historic novels he follows the second punic war, in particular Cornelius Scipios career and the politics behind it. A really good read full of references and quotes from many historians such as livy. You might really enjoy. Hope you are well.

[@iainclark8695]

With the Numidians on Rome's side it's like Scippio Africanus all over again ^^

[@drubs5811]

Your cavalry commander was running around in diamond formation the whole time. There are still so many new players in Rome 2.

[@Angrypolack]

Love your vids man thx

[@ThePrestd]

Would really love some more historically accurate massive battles/sub commanders.

[@AwesomeLookingGamer]

love these

[@ahdohgahliusmagnus7976]

You've got a great concept here. I have some ideas to make it even better. Any chance of turning it into an actual competitive show (similar to Time Commanders)? Would be a GREAT concept.

[@keithanhoang8197]

i wish i could play sub commaders with oakley

[@xenapxenap4867]

dude you are talant man keep it on

[@nubilepro]

Would really love to see this with later Roman legions against Dacians/Armenians etc :)

[@charliebrown3903]

i love these videos just wish they would be 1080p

[@MrBellsBlues]

Brilliant! :D

[@superchacho777]

You guys should do a Pagan union (The Danes and the Westphalians) vs the Holy Roman Empire (Kingdom of Charlemagne) for age of charlemagne

[@20DollarGoldPiece]

I remember when he was doing Halo Reach forge

[@InvictaHistory]

+ChrisAK360 those days were fun

[@RemusKingOfRome]

FANTASTIC battle !! well done oakley, remove the cohorts, sacred band, increase the number of infantry units, and it would be perfect ! Should have 10 units of Cart mercenary first line, 10 units Cart citizen heavy hoplites 2nd line, 15 units cart Hannibals veteran HI etc Arena SHOULD be like this !!!!!!!!

[@InvictaHistory]

+RemusKingOfRome5 I'm hoping that they will have some mode in Arena where instead of 10v10 with 3 units/player it becomes 5v5 with 6 units/player

[@Farazormal1]

IT'S HERE!

[@PS-sj5jg]

I love these sub commander battles, great video and commenting as always. btw can you have a siege battle anytime soon, would be really awesome! :D

[@jimcastor8601]

Neat, nice battle.

[@1894db]

8:34 Would have been nice to hear that voice chat coordination. You have a lot of interesting commentary too, but I would have enjoyed it more as a post battle discussion.

[@Aranubis]

I would really like to see napoleon or empire subcommander. Think of the battle of zorndorf in 1758 during the 7yw when von Seydlitz disobeyed the order of frederick the great and waited for the perfect moment to charge with his cavalry

[@Kaplan0644]

really nice video, thx :)

[@mrjbrslays7437]

Roman Legions, under good commanders, were very effective. They were arguably the best close-quarter soldiers of their time and with their pila (1 or 2) they could slaughter pikemen, and javelinmen. They could fight and skirmish. Not to mention the typically brilliant tactics and formations. The testudo made sieges very easy and battles against missile heavy forces easier. And this battle only proved Roman steel!

[@andreasbekker9799]

Nice battle! I like Rome vs Carthage

[@MvGNify]

More sub commanders!:)

[@stefansalo2309]

Nice vid

[@corero66]

Excellent video, any plans on uploading 1080p video?

[@InvictaHistory]

+corero66 not till I can get better internet... unfortunately videos like this take like 2-3 hours to upload alone

[@StaleNinja]

If I could like twice, I would

[@jrodowens]

Sub Commanders Dacian Wars or Trajan's war with Persians!

[@get_wet1005]

I don't care who's playing what or what battle I'm always rooting for the romans. I don't even know why. Guess it's just because they're badass as fuck

[@rodom303]

More sub commanders pls

[@SaintMeran]

the romans won, great play, thfe!

[@jacobb9365]

Know any historical books, where it explains a lot of historical warfare and tactics at that time and different factions

[@InvictaHistory]

+Typical “ProjectHunger” Typical Osprey publishing has a short concise book on Roman tactics which I would recommend: ospreypublishing.com/roman-battle-tactics-109bc-ad313-pb

[@jacobb9365]

Cheers :)

[@blinkyrem]

Hey Oakley, would you consider trying out Blade Balance?

[@InvictaHistory]

+blinkyrem I've heard about it but have't taken the time to give it a shot. I'm sure it improves gameplay and shakes up the current meta

[@catcalliope3737]

+blinkyrem Yes please!

[@IronMoose95]

Oakley did Arena before Arena

[@TheSergeant007]

cool even though evocati and auxiliary units not historic enough'

[@chriskid2056]

Roma Invicta!

[@krazygaron77]

Is he using any mods that enhance the look of the units? They look a lot better than vanilla.

[@InvictaHistory]

+SirKalle Swaggington This is straight up vanilla with just the GEMFX graphics mod activated

[@christianwong9491]

Historically isnt Roman has a number advantage? I know its title as Punic wars and there are dozens of battles but under most circumstances isnt Roman still have that advantage?

[@tomspencer9950]

Please post in 1080p

[@InvictaHistory]

+DA Lama its a little tough to do with my internet situation at the moment as it would double the uploading time which is already several hours

[@tomspencer9950]

THFE Productions ok it doesn't matter that much I will still watch your amazing vids tho

[@ArtanisOwns]

very cool battle loved the pseudo-historical commentary haha. why aren't you a fan of total war arena? too much grind?

[@benquinney2]

Lightning Natter Bf109

[@SeemsIForgot]

You should have gone full offensive, stick to the strategy you decided and thus control the battle. Threaten him and he'll go defensive, exploit that.

[@riddleboxranger]

First cohort have Premarian armor

[@sauloathman1294]

What your gpu bro?

[@joshlang7863]

Rome OP RIP in Peace Carthage Faction, you are now completely useless in vanilla. Trop de sel

[@malnutritionboy]

why 720p

[@dutchlancer2562]

Is it a mod

[@dandogamer]

Syrian archers are not polybian Roman. Also take your guys out of formation attack they will perform better

[@Normacly]

+Chat Sh*t Get Gaming Romans regularly used Syrian archers as auxiliaries when they ruled parts of Syria for a good few centuries. The problem of course is that the Empire was formed much later after the last (3rd) Punic War. Still, a good deal of Syrian soldiers also became mercenaries either when they deserted or were decommissioned. Also, the "out of formation" only applies mainly to sword infantries. Hoplites and pikes are very good in formation since their main objective is to hold the enemy rather than advance.

[@dandogamer]

***** Im not saying syrians weren't used but just saying they were used much later. And they would have not been as heavily armed at this point in history. Also i agree with formation attack on pikes but not for hoplites because formation attack contracts the formation and makes it very easy for the enemy to outflank which can be seen in this video.

[@MrHoeBow]

No encircling a larger army, 3/10

[@clarkramos5521]

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[@eliasscegohansen6739]

Why is team africa just white peoples

[@eliasscegohansen6739]

I mean like that is totaly racist