History is filled with stories of war and conflict.
For aggressive peoples, war is a primary method of imposing their will on others. For friendly peoples, it is the last resort in the defense of their society. War is a science which depends on art for its application. A survey of the evolution of warfare through the study of selected campaigns and significant battles from antiquity to the present, with special emphasis on the characteristics of war, the impact of the great leaders and warriors on warfare, and evolution of tactics and strategic thought. The course is designed to provide the student with a very basic understanding of the art and concept of warfare.