Articles related to "Warfare"

The mounted caracole was a cavalry formation and battle tactic that was in widespread use through the latter part of the sixteenth century in Europe.

These are skills that increase the attack power and the ability to fight in battles for the game of Titan Quest.

The much-anticipated first person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is set to release in November of 2009, and it is supposed to be very intense.

Gunpowder revolutionized warfare and propelled man into the age of modern warfare. Today we have RPGs, biological weapons and dirty bombs.

A brief overview of a standard phalanx-to-phalanx engagement between opposing Hoplite armies in the age of the Greek City States.

Worms: Open Warfare 2 retains classic 2D gameplay, cheeky humor and takes it online for players to test their skills and battle it out all over the world.

A powerful novel of warfare between Christian forces and the Ottoman army in the fifteenth century.

The American and Canadian governments have taken a new lead in the war against terrorism by introducing controversial cyberwarfare laws. How do they effect citizens?

The English Aristocracy at War, From the Welsh Wars of Edward I to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 - a new study of warfare in the Middle Ages.

Hot-air balloons are used today for recreation, but in another age, these aerial wonders were deployed in war.

Elephants have been used in war for thousands of years. With their massive strength and magnificent ivory tusks, they inspired awe and terror in all who faced them.

Despite significant opposition in the German General Staff, Heinz Guderian demonstrated the effectiveness of Panzer divisions with the invasion of Poland and France.

The Maya used guidance from the Gods and a complex calendar to farm successful crops; however, constant Mayan warfare may have contributed to vital crop failure.

History served as a tool for both inspiration and education for the cultures and Greece and Rome.

Set five years after the events of the first Modern Warfare, you are thrust into the fight against the Shadow of Zakhaev, with help from some familiar faces.

Roman soldiers excelled at siege warfare. They employed a variety of clever strategies, powerful devices, and elaborate techniques to break into fortified towns.

Crime, war, violence, drugs, abortion, and sexual promiscuity all seem to be increasing. Many think that there has been an epidemic of moral decadence plaguing America.

To join in spiritual warfare, one must first realize the dynamics of evil. Then one must learn and practice the "tools" to neutralize evil and to protect self and family.

These ten songs are valuable not only for their musical excellence, but also for their spiritual significance, aiding and equipping listeners for battle.

German was the first combatant nation to introduce chemical weapons successfully into the arena of the First World War.

The Beard went from being the nearly only universal item in every army to being prohibited nearly everywhere and is now making a resurgence.

Naval tactics in the 20th Century represent a sharp learning curve in an era of high technology.

In the two centuries before the American Revolution, the French, Dutch, and English viewed the Six Nations of the Iroquois as the fiercest warriors in the Northeast.

British and French success in halting the Schlieffen Plan led to the widespread experience of trench warfare that lasted until the last months of the war.

From the eighth century AD to the beginning of the 1100's, Europe, England, Russia and even the Middle East were terrorised by marauding armies of Scandinavian Pirates.

Linking a train of wagons together in a circle or square and plugging the gaps with stakes, thorn-brush or fences created a fortress-like enclosure.

Australian Aboriginal warriors have fought European invaders since 1770, and still fight today. Uncover the silenced history of Aboriginal military resistance.

Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.

Separation, divorce and emotional abuse usually go hand-in-hand. The dissolution of marriage, and entering the family law arena can bring out the worst in a person.

Tales of ninja have attained enormous popularity worldwide, their stealth and deadly skill a common theme of martial arts movies, books and comics.

Why did firearms, starting out as they did, ever become commonplace in warfare?

Project Ploughshares is a Canadian, faith-based, interdenominational peace group seeking to achieve peaceful resolutions to conflict through the laying down of arms.

While the Nautilus is famous as the fictitious submarine in Robert Louis Stevenson's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, it is also the name of the first viable submarine.

Carved onto the walls of the Temple of Karnak is a detailed account of the Pharaoh Tuthmoses III's imperial conquest in Asia.

The character of warfare in the Maya Civilization represents a major change in paradigm in Mesoamerican Archaeology.

The Classical Civilizations' social structure is reflected in the structure of their armies.

The Dutch Revolt, begun in 1568, was a Protestant Dutch uprising to throw off the rule of the Kingdom of Spain and its Catholic Inquisition.

The A&E original movie, The Lost Battalion, stars Rick Shroder as US Army Major Charles Whittlesey, commander of one of the most heroic military units in US history.

From the 1300s to as late as the 20th Century the Pike was a simple concept that revolutionized tactics and maneuver warfare.

After its first appearance in the seventh century B.C.E. the trireme rapidly became the main warship of the ancient Mediterranean world.

The history and people of the Western Xia, a state created by fierce Tanguts one thousand years ago.

When Johnny comes marching home, everyone is thrilled to see him back alive. Making the change from a military deployment back to civilian life isn't always easy.

For centuries the chivalric knight stood above all others on the battlefield. Yet, in just a few short years, they were virtually erased from the battlefield.

What is so uniquely effective about the German Way of War? Can today's American army successfully model itself after the German (Prussian) army?

The evolution of castle defense began in the 9th Century and saw dramatic improvement coming out of the Crusader movement, creating impregnable fortifications.

A look at Irish historians James Scott Wheeler and James Burke understanding of the Irish Confederate War of the 17th Century including strategy and military leaders.

New Xbox 360 games available just in time for the holiday Christmas season 2009. Read about the most anticipated Xbox 360 games for the end of the year.

On Nov. 4, 1791, an expedition of 1,400 United States troops was surprised and almost annihilated by a smaller force of Native Americans near the Wabash River in Ohio.

Mental instability can be terrifying in civilian life. During war, when people face unbelievable trauma, it can become acute. But it hasn't always attracted sympathy.

Infinity Ward's latest release, COD: Modern Warfare 2, has poised itself to be the best-selling game of 2009. But is it actually a good game? Below, online play reviewed.