"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."
Understanding the evolution of war, its origins, and its causes can help us analyze the impact of different military strategies and tactics over time.
Strategy: The planning and execution of military operations.
Tactics: The methods and procedures used in battle.
Military technology: The tools and equipment used by armies and soldiers.
Weapons: The tools and instruments used to inflict damage or harm on an enemy.
Combat: The actual fighting or engagement between two armies or forces.
Logistics: The management of resources, including troops, supplies, and transportation, in order to support military operations.
Leadership: The skills and qualities necessary to command and control a military unit.
Intelligence: The gathering and analysis of information about an enemy in order to gain an advantage in battle.
Battlefield medicine: The provision of medical care to wounded soldiers in the field.
Military history: The study of past military conflicts and their impact on society and culture.
Guerrilla warfare: Unconventional tactics used by smaller forces to harass and defeat larger, better-equipped armies.
Naval warfare: The use of sea-based forces and tactics to engage and defeat an enemy.
Air warfare: The use of aircraft in military operations, including bombing and air-to-air combat.
Command and control: The systems and structures used to coordinate and manage military operations.
Military training: The preparation of soldiers for combat through physical, mental, and technical training.
War ethics: The moral principles and codes of conduct guiding military operations and behavior.
War propaganda: The use of media and messaging to shape public opinion and support for military operations.
Peacekeeping and peace enforcement: The use of military forces to maintain or restore peace and stability in a conflict zone.
Nuclear warfare: The use of atomic weapons in military conflicts.
Asymmetric warfare: Military operations in which one side is significantly weaker or less well-equipped than the other.
Ancient Warfare: The study of the tactics, strategies, and technology used in the wars of ancient civilizations.
Medieval Warfare: The study of the tactics, strategies, and technology of warfare in the Middle Ages (which covers the period from the 5th to the 15th century).
Early Modern Warfare: The study of warfare from the 16th century through the mid-18th century, including the development of modern warfare.
Modern Warfare: The study of warfare from the mid-18th century through to the present day.
World War I: The study of the First World War and its impact on global politics and society.
World War II: The study of the Second World War and its impact on global politics and society.
Military Strategy: The study of the planning and execution of military campaigns.
Naval Warfare: The study of the tactics, strategies, and technology used in naval battles.
Air Warfare: The study of the tactics, strategies, and technology used in aerial combat.
Guerrilla Warfare: The study of the tactics employed by irregular forces such as guerrillas and insurgents.
Psychological Warfare: The study of the use of psychological tactics in military campaigns.
Cyber Warfare: The study of warfare conducted in cyberspace.
Nuclear Warfare: The study of the development and use of nuclear weapons in warfare.
Intelligence and Espionage: The study of intelligence gathering and the role of spies in military operations.
War and Society: The study of the impact of warfare on society and culture.
War and Law: The study of the legal framework surrounding warfare, including the laws of war and humanitarian law.
"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."
"On the other hand, just war theory explores the moral dimensions of warfare, and to better limit the destructive reality caused by war, seeks to establish a doctrine of military ethics."
"Because 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."
"When certifying military history instructors, the Combat Studies Institute deemphasizes rote detail memorization and focuses on themes and context in relation to current and future conflict..."
"Using the motto '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."
"An important recent concept is the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) which 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..."
"...military doctrine on each side..."
"...the logistics, leadership, technology, strategy, and tactics used, and how these changed over time."
"...to better limit the destructive reality caused by war, seeks to establish a doctrine of military ethics."
"...capitalize on the lessons learned from the past."
"The Combat Studies Institute deemphasizes rote detail memorization..."
"The military command seeks to not repeat past mistakes..."
"...the frenetic pace of technological development that had taken place during the period known as the Industrial Revolution..."
"The Revolution in Military Affairs attempts to explain how warfare has been shaped by emerging technologies, such as gunpowder."