Past and Present of Warfare
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By AD 641., Roman Empire had lost its easternmost provinces. Income of the empire in the second half of 7th century was only about one-fifth (20%) of what it had been before the Arabic invasions. It has also lost most of its major urban centers, and those that remained would experience the process of reduction … Continue reading Byzantine Guerilla Warfare
What is Military History The popular (mis)conception of the military history is that it is all about armies, battles and generals. But while these are undoubtably a significant part of military history, battles are only a fraction of what military history is about. Psychology, administration, logistics, biology, environment, climate... all these areas, and more, are … Continue reading Why Military History is Important
Warfare has shaped society from its inception. It may not be something many people are comfortable thinking about, but modern society was created by a series of wars. Impact of warfare on human society could be compared to impact of geography, climate, natural resources, economics and ideas. Even events that had happened hundreds or thousands … Continue reading How Warfare Shaped History
Humans have always loved war, and the cybernetic environment is no exception. First hacking attack happened in 1986. Clifford Stroll, US astronomer, had been working as a system administrator in the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory. He was tasked with checking the 75 cent discrepancy in the payment system, and before long, he discovered a hacker. … Continue reading Cybernetic Warfare
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