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Discusses various aspects of ancient military history. Concentration of Greek and Roman warfare on questions of tactics and strategy; Changing nature of war in the technological age; Publication of books on Greek warfare; Bibliographies and anthologies that expound on classical warfare.
- CAN THE Counters BE COUNTED ON? Goldsworthy, Adrian // MHQ: Quarterly Journal of Military History;Autumn2008, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p66
The article provides information on the accuracy of the dates of ancient world wars. Several warfares are presented to be able to prove the validity of the dates showed on military history. The obstacle which the historians have encountered in studying the literature of wars are also explored in...
- Medieval Warfare: The Unfriendly Interface. Nicolle, David // Journal of Military History;Jul99, Vol. 63 Issue 3, p579
Provides information on medieval warfare. Description of certain factors that applied to medieval conflict; Main reasons one culture should adopt ideas from a rival or even an enemy; Examples of warfare serving as a vehicle or channel for change across major cultural frontiers.
- Peltasts: The Other Greek Warriors. BLUMBERG, ARNOLD // MHQ: Quarterly Journal of Military History;Winter2010, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p88
The article focuses on the peltasts, who were ancient Greek troops. The changing nature of Greek warfare is discussed. Article topics include information about infantrymen known as the hoplites, the Greek way of war known as the phalanx, and the lightening of the hoplites' protective gear, which...
- Some Observations on Administration and Logistics of the Siege of Nicaea. Bachrach, Bernard S. // War in History;Jul2005, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p249
The writing of medieval military history, at present, is dominated by a romantic emphasis on 'chivarly' and 'knightly' individualism. This parti pris fundamentally distorts the history of medieval warfare and undermines a proper understanding of medieval society by making it seem intrinsically...
- The Fearsome Flemish Goedendag. Rogers, Clifford J. // MHQ: Quarterly Journal of Military History;Spring2004, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p84
Discusses the impact of the Flemish infantry weapon goedendag on the military history of Europe during the medieval period. Background on the mechanism of goedendag warfare; Description of a medieval French knight; Goal of the battle launched by French chevaliers against militiamen in France;...
- FACING THE Wrath of Khan. Stubbs, Kim // Military History;May2006, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p30
The article provides information on the invasion of the central Asian kingdom of Khwarezm by the Mongol empire. Mongol leader Genghis Khan immediately laid siege to the city. After three days the city garrison tried to break through the Mongol lines and although a few managed to fight their way...
- Cloaked in a Cloud of Dust. Bolich, Gregory G. // MHQ: Quarterly Journal of Military History;Autumn2004, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p82
Considers the role of dust in ancient warfare. Tactic used by Hannibal in defeating the Romans in the Battle of Cannae; Ancient literature that contains examples in which clouds of dust played a role; Role of the clouds of dust in the defeat of the Samnites to the Roman army.
- Global Time Line: Ebb and Flow of War. Rowell, Bear // Mekeel's & Stamps Magazine;9/24/2004, Vol. 195 Issue 13, p17
Presents stamps which depict the flow of the war between the Athenians and Spartans from 405 BC to 401 BC.
