ancient warfare

The physical prowess of ancient soldiers has long captivated historians and military enthusiasts. While popular belief suggests ancient armies routinely fielded hundreds of thousands of elite warriors despite limited meat consumption, historical evidence paints a more nuanced picture.

Sun Wu’s most significant military engagement occurred in the battle of Boju, where he led a Wu army of 30,000 to defeat a larger Chu force of 200,000 through masterful strategy and tactical brilliance.