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Ancient Chinese Military and Warfare
The history within Chinese fighting begins with the dawn of the first dynasty. Dating back to 1600 BC, China emerges as an expanding nation along the Yellow River.
http://fearsofgun.tripod.com
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Ancient Roman Wars and Battles Timeline
After conquering the Italian peninsula around 270 BCE, ancient Rome built an empire centered on the Mediterranean. Skillful diplomacy and a powerful, well-trained army made up of unpaid citizens contributed to Rome''s success.
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/ancient_roman_wars_and_battles_timeline/357/
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Military History Timeline Ancient World to 1000
A military history timeline that covers the wars, battles, and events of the ancient world through 1000.
http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/timeline/a/timeline-to-1000.htm
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Women in Ancient Warfare - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The role of women in ancient warfare differed from culture to culture. Warfare throughout written history mainly has been portrayed in modern times as a matter for men, but women also have played a role. Until very recently, little mention of these exploits was included in retellings of history in most countries, aside from the Amazons.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_ancient_warfare
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Warfare Timeline - Ancient History Encyclopedia
The Minoan Civilization flourishes on Crete, Greece. King Minos establishes the first navy in the region.
http://www.ancient.eu/timeline/warfare/
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Top 14 Decisive Ancient Battles in the History - Ancient History Lists
War was fought for several reasons in the history. Blood was spattered, kingdoms were destroyed, and peoples were slaughtered. Some battle plays a significant role in the history and are often remembered throughout the history. Some battle created a new legends that were appraised by generations. Some of the efficient military tactics, originated in the Ancient battlefield are still followed.
http://www.ancienthistorylists.com/ancient-civilizations/top-14-decisive-ancient-battles-history/
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Warfare - Ancient History Encyclopedia
Warfare is generally understood to be the controlled and systematic waging of armed conflict between sovereign nations or states, using military might and strategy, until one opponent is defeated on the field or sues for peace in the face of inevitable destruction and greater loss of human life.
http://www.ancient.eu/warfare/
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Ancient Egypt Warfare - Ancient Egypt Online
Ancient Egypt is considered to be one of the most peaceful of ancient civilizations. They did not have a proper army until the invasion of the Hyksos during their 15th Dynasty!
http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/ancient-egypt-warfare.html
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Peloponnesian War - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) was an ancient Greek war fought by Athens and its empire against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Historians have traditionally divided the war into three phases.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesian_War
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Ancient and Medieval Weapons - Military Factory
Many characteristics of modern weapons can be traced back to the implements of old.
http://www.militaryfactory.com/ancient-warfare/
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Peloponnesian War, Ancient History - History
Athens and Sparta, both powerful Greek city-states, had fought as allies in the Greco-Persian Wars between 499 and 449 B.C. In the wake of the Persian retreat, however, Athens grew more powerful and tensions rose, escalating into nearly three decades of war. Sparta emerged victorious, while the constant fighting left Athens bankrupt, exhausted and demoralized.
http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/peloponnesian-war
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War - Ancient History Encyclopedia
The word 'war' comes to English by the old High German language word 'Werran' (to confuse or to cause confusion) through the Old English 'Werre' (meaning the same), and is a state of open and usually declared armed conflict between political entities such as sovereign states or between rival political or social factions within the same state.
http://www.ancient.eu/war/
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Siege Warfare in Ancient Egypt
It is clear that the Egyptians did posses the means to conduct siege warfare, though in reality, like other powers in the region such as the Assyrian, they tried to avoid this type of battle where possible. They preferred, rather, to force a military decision on the battlefield.
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/siegewarfare.htm
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10 of the Deadliest Sieges in History
Sieges are an unavoidable part of warfare, as outnumbered forces are much more likely to be able to defend themselves from a fortified position. However, without proper supplies or adequate weaponry, the soldiers, as well as the civilians, can be slowly destroyed by starvation and disease.
http://listverse.com/2014/01/21/10-of-the-deadliest-sieges-in-history/
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7 Brutal Sieges - History Lists
Get the facts on seven of the most prolonged standoffs in military history.
http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/7-brutal-sieges
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Ancient Greek Warfare - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Warfare occurred throughout the history of ancient Greece, from the Greek Dark Ages on.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_warfare
