No other organized human activity has determined the history of mankind as much as warfare. War, the threat of war, the preparation for war, the measures taken to avoid it and the consequences wars have entailed, shaped international relations, led to social, economic and constitutional changes, gave rise to powerful and influential leaders, and sparked progress in science and technology — and led to the cruel dearth of countless individuals.

The memory of battles, wars and war heroes has created myths and legends, inspired art, literature and music, and shaped cultural identities. The fascination by the intellectual genius of great military leaders and the appalling brutality of organized bloodshed raises fundamental questions of human psychology and ethics.

Warfare is an ever recurring universal phenomenon. Its history throughout all periods, including its many aspects, i.e. Military History is central to the history of all mankind!

 

It is essential, therefore, to bring light to all aspects of Military History in order to understand both the past and the present.