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. 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 o Infantry o Cavalry + Cataphract + Horse archer o Chariotry o Archery o Slingman o Hoplite o Macedonian phalanx o Roman legion + Marius' army + auxiliaries o Greek fire * Medieval (See also: Medieval warfare) o Artillery o Cataphract o Condottieri o Fyrd o Horse archer o Knight (see also: Chivalry) o Longbowman o Pikeman o Samurai o Fortification * Modern o Ammunition o Armory o Conscription o Grenadier o Marine o Aviation o Musketeer o Rifleman o Naval Combatant Classified by Region: Philippines United States Reporting of Military Events * Propaganda * Bias * Military secrets Miscellaneous military history * Equipment * Organisation * Strategy * Tactics * Training * Logistics * Military intelligence * Naval history

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