Sections:
- Definition of the term Military History
- Description of the classification system used on this page
- Timeline
- Military Eras
- Types of wars
- Reporting of Military events
- Elements of the Military
- Military Units
- Famous Military Writers
- Famous Military Commanders
- List of wars
- List of battles
Definition
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.
Military Eras
Eras in human history traditionally mirror those of military history, since the use of warfare has such a profound impact on human civilization. However, military eras can also be quite separated, and overlap, as they relate to particular weapon types, tactics, and different ways of thinking about war.
Types of warfare
- Conventional warfare
- Nation against nation
- Civil War
- Unconventional warfare
- Guerilla warfare
Reporting of Military Events
- War Journalists
- Chroniclers
- Bias in Military reporting
- Keeping Secrets SECRET.
- Propaganda and the role of Military Intelligence in news reporting.
Elements of the Military
- The Philosophy of Chivalry
- Equipment
- Leadership
- Organization
- Tactics
- Strategy
- Logistics
- Moral justification
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Summary
The history of human warfare.
Military Unit Types
Classified by Era
- Antiquity
- Medieval (See also: Medieval warfare)
Please see List of battles and List of wars for complete listings.
See also: Weapons, Imperialism, Colonialism, War, History