The history of warfare is the history of war and its evolution and development over time. The study of the history of war is known as military history.
Periodization
One method of dividing such as massive topic is by cutting it into periods of time. While useful this method tends to be inaccurate and differences in geography mean there is little uniformity. What might be described as ancient warfare is still practiced in a number of parts of the world. Other eras that are distinct in European history, such as the era of Medieval warfare, may have little relevance in East Asia.
By theater
War can also be divided based on where it is being fought.
By weapon
The history of war can also be divided by the type of weapon used.
By tactics
By peoples
- Assyrian warfare
- Ancient Egyptian warfare
- Ancient Greek warfare
- Roman warfare
- Arab warfare
- Mongol warfare
- Crusader warfare
- Japanese warfare
- Chinese warfare
- Native American warfare
- Aztec warfare
By war
