"Military history is the study of armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, cultures and economies thereof, as well as the resulting changes to local and international relationships."
The study of past military conflicts, tactics, and strategies.
Ancient Warfare: Study of military tactics, strategy, and technology used in conflicts from prehistoric times up until the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 CE.
Medieval Warfare: Study of military tactics, strategy, and technology used in conflicts during the Middle Ages, approximately between the 5th and 15th centuries CE.
Early Modern Warfare: Study of military tactics, strategy, and technology used in conflicts from the Renaissance period up to the mid-19th century, characterized by the introduction of firearms and modern military structures.
World War I: Study of the causes, events, and consequences of the First World War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918 and had a significant impact on global politics and society.
World War II: Study of the causes, events, and consequences of the Second World War, which lasted from 1939 to 1945 and involved the majority of the world's nations, leading to the formation of the United Nations and the Cold War.
Cold War: Study of the political and military tensions that emerged after World War II between the Western powers and the Soviet Union and its allies, which lasted from approximately 1947 to 1991.
Modern Warfare: Study of military tactics, strategy, and technology used in conflicts from the mid-20th century to the present day, characterized by the use of advanced technology and unconventional methods of combat.
Military Leaders: Study of key historical figures who played a significant role in military history, including political and military leaders, strategists, and tacticians.
Military Technology: Study of weapons, equipment, and other technological innovations and advancements that have had an impact on military history.
Naval Warfare: Study of naval tactics, strategy, and technology used in conflicts throughout history, including the development of warships and naval warfare during both World Wars.
Air Warfare: Study of aircraft and aerial tactics, strategy, and technology used in conflicts throughout history, including the use of air power during both World Wars and the development of modern air forces.
Intelligence and Espionage: Study of the use of intelligence gathering and espionage in military operations throughout history, including the role of spies, codebreakers, and other forms of intelligence gathering in conflict.
War Crimes: Study of war crimes committed during times of conflict, including atrocities committed against civilians, prisoners of war, and other non-combatants.
Women in Military History: Study of the role of women in military history, including their contributions to military operations and their experiences as soldiers, nurses, and other roles.
Military Strategy and Tactics: Study of the planning and execution of military operations, including the development of military strategy and the use of military tactics to achieve objectives.
"Professional historians normally focus on military affairs that had a major impact on the societies involved as well as the aftermath of conflicts."
"Amateur historians and hobbyists often take a larger interest in the details of battles, equipment, and uniforms in use."
"The essential subjects of military history study are the causes of war, the social and cultural foundations, military doctrine on each side, the logistics, leadership, technology, strategy, and tactics used, and how these changed over time."
"Just war theory explores the moral dimensions of warfare and seeks to establish a doctrine of military ethics."
"The military command seeks to not repeat past mistakes and improve upon its current performance by instilling an ability in commanders to perceive historical parallels during a battle, so as to capitalize on the lessons learned from the past."
"The Combat Studies Institute deemphasizes rote detail memorization and focuses on themes and context in relation to current and future conflict."
"The motto is 'Past is Prologue.'"
"The discipline of military history is dynamic, changing with development as much of the subject area as the societies and organizations that make use of it."
"The rapidity of change in military forces, the art and science of managing them, as well as the frenetic pace of technological development during the Industrial Revolution and more recently in the nuclear and information ages."
"The Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) attempts to explain how warfare has been shaped by emerging technologies, such as gunpowder."
"It highlights the short outbursts of rapid change followed by periods of relative stability."
"...its impact on the societies, cultures, and economies thereof."
"Professional historians normally focus on military affairs that had a major impact on the societies involved as well as the aftermath of conflicts."
"Just war theory explores the moral dimensions of warfare... seeks to establish a doctrine of military ethics."
"To understand how these changed over time and their influence on armed conflicts."
"The military command seeks to not repeat past mistakes and improve upon its current performance by instilling an ability in commanders to perceive historical parallels during a battle."
"They deemphasize rote detail memorization and focus on themes and context in relation to current and future conflict."
"The discipline of military history is dynamic, changing with development as much of the subject area as the societies and organizations that make use of it."
"The Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) attempts to explain how warfare has been shaped by emerging technologies such as gunpowder."