The Cambridge History of WarfareGeoffrey Parker A compelling subject, war is common to almost all known societies and almost all periods of history. The Cambridge History of Warfare is a comprehensive account of war in the West. The combined effort of seven leading experts, this book treats the history of all aspects of the subject: the development of warfare on land, seas, and air; weapons and technology; strategy and defense; discipline and intelligence; mercenaries and standing armies; cavalry and infantry; chivalry and blitzkreig; guerrilla assault and nuclear warfare. It places in context particular key elements in the history of armed engagement, from the Greek victory at Marathon, through the advent of gunpower in medieval England and France, to the jungle warfare of Vietnam and the strategic air strikes of the Gulf War. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the socio-economic aspects of military progress and how these help explain the rise of the West over the past two millenia to global military dominance. |
Contents
Genesis of the Infantry 600350 BC | 15 |
From Phalanx to Legion 350250 BC | 30 |
The Roman Way of War 250 BCAD 300 | 46 |
II | 59 |
On Roman Ramparts 3001300 | 61 |
New Weapons New Tactics 13001500 | 84 |
The Gunpowder Revolution 13001500 | 101 |
III | 115 |
Towards World War 18711914 | 249 |
The West at War 19141918 | 278 |
The World in Conflict 19191941 | 314 |
The World at War 19411945 | 338 |
The PostWar World 19452004 | 362 |
The Future of Western Warfare | 413 |
Reference Guide | 433 |
V | 435 |
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