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.
Purpose of military history 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. Types of warfare "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. Military Unit Types Classified by Era: Antiquity Infantry Cavalry Cataphract Horse archer Chariotry Archery Slingman Hoplite Macedonian phalanx Roman legion Marius' army auxiliaries Greek fire Medieval (See also: Medieval warfare) Artillery Cataphract Condottieri Fyrd Horse archer Knight (see also: Chivalry) Longbowman Pikeman Samurai Fortification Modern Ammunition Armory Conscription Grenadier Marine Aviation Musketeer Rifleman Special Forces Naval Combatant Classified by Region: Canada Japan Philippines Rome United States United Kingdom and member states Classified by era: Britain during World War 2 Egypt during World War 2 Italy during World War 2 Reporting of Military Events Propaganda Bias Military secrets Miscellaneous military history Equipment Organisation Strategy Tactics Training Logistics Military intelligence Naval history See also List of battles List of wars List of missions, operations, and projects Weapons Imperialism Colonialism War History
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.
Types of warfare "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. Military Unit Types Classified by Era: Antiquity Infantry Cavalry Cataphract Horse archer Chariotry Archery Slingman Hoplite Macedonian phalanx Roman legion Marius' army auxiliaries Greek fire Medieval (See also: Medieval warfare) Artillery Cataphract Condottieri Fyrd Horse archer Knight (see also: Chivalry) Longbowman Pikeman Samurai Fortification Modern Ammunition Armory Conscription Grenadier Marine Aviation Musketeer Rifleman Special Forces Naval Combatant Classified by Region: Canada Japan Philippines Rome United States United Kingdom and member states Classified by era: Britain during World War 2 Egypt during World War 2 Italy during World War 2 Reporting of Military Events Propaganda Bias Military secrets Miscellaneous military history Equipment Organisation Strategy Tactics Training Logistics Military intelligence Naval history See also List of battles List of wars List of missions, operations, and projects Weapons Imperialism Colonialism War History
"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. Military Unit Types Classified by Era: Antiquity Infantry Cavalry Cataphract Horse archer Chariotry Archery Slingman Hoplite Macedonian phalanx Roman legion Marius' army auxiliaries Greek fire Medieval (See also: Medieval warfare) Artillery Cataphract Condottieri Fyrd Horse archer Knight (see also: Chivalry) Longbowman Pikeman Samurai Fortification Modern Ammunition Armory Conscription Grenadier Marine Aviation Musketeer Rifleman Special Forces Naval Combatant Classified by Region: Canada Japan Philippines Rome United States United Kingdom and member states Classified by era: Britain during World War 2 Egypt during World War 2 Italy during World War 2 Reporting of Military Events Propaganda Bias Military secrets Miscellaneous military history Equipment Organisation Strategy Tactics Training Logistics Military intelligence Naval history See also List of battles List of wars List of missions, operations, and projects Weapons Imperialism Colonialism War History
Classified by Era: Antiquity Infantry Cavalry Cataphract Horse archer Chariotry Archery Slingman Hoplite Macedonian phalanx Roman legion Marius' army auxiliaries Greek fire Medieval (See also: Medieval warfare) Artillery Cataphract Condottieri Fyrd Horse archer Knight (see also: Chivalry) Longbowman Pikeman Samurai Fortification Modern Ammunition Armory Conscription Grenadier Marine Aviation Musketeer Rifleman Special Forces Naval Combatant Classified by Region: Canada Japan Philippines Rome United States United Kingdom and member states Classified by era: Britain during World War 2 Egypt during World War 2 Italy during World War 2 Reporting of Military Events Propaganda Bias Military secrets Miscellaneous military history Equipment Organisation Strategy Tactics Training Logistics Military intelligence Naval history See also List of battles List of wars List of missions, operations, and projects Weapons Imperialism Colonialism War History