History -- Military history
Military history is the recording (in writing or otherwise) of the events in the history of Man that fall within the category of "conflict". This may range from a dispute between two tribes that come to blow over a plot of land, to a world war.
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2 Types of warfare 3 Military Unit Types 4 Reporting of Military Events 5 Miscellaneous military history 6 See also |
Military history has a number of purposes. One main purpose is to learn to fight and prevent wars more effectively. Another is to create a sense of tradition which is used to create cohesively military forces.
"Conventional" warfare involves well-identified, armed soldiers fighting one another in a relatively open and straightforward way.
"Unconventional, or Asymmetric warfare,
involves guerrilla, insurgency, and terrorist tactics.
This type of warfare has a longer history than most people imagine.
Purpose of military history
Types of warfare
Military Unit Types
Classified by Era:
Classified by Region:
Classified by era:
Reporting of Military Events
Miscellaneous military history
See also