Mon, 24 March 2008
War is Rational: Sun Tzu argued that political struggles would eventually lead to armed conflict. Clausewitz took this one step further by saying that "war is a mere continuation of policy by other means". Machiavelli completed this entire line of thought by saying that war was the most efficient means of attaining any political goal. War is Inevitable: Hobbes argued that humans are inherently violent. Raymond Dart and Robert Ardrey found a scientific basis for this by claiming that homo sapiens became the dominant humanoid through their martial prowess (and we have kept this prowess ever since). Another group of philosophers believe that war can be attributed to the reckless aggression caused by testosterone in males. For more information, read: Sun Tzu's Art of War Clausewitz's On War Machiavelli's The Prince Mao's Quotations Hobbes' Leviathan Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |
Thu, 13 March 2008
During a later skirmish, Joan was captured and tried for heresy. She was found guilty and burned at the stake. Later, she was exonerated and made a saint. She has served a symbol of French nationalism and feminist pride ever since. For more information, read:. Joan of Arc: Her Story by Regine Peroud Joan of Arc: A Military Appreciation by Stephen Richey Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and Audible |
Sun, 2 March 2008
For more information, read: Military Blunders by Geoffrey Regan Dictionary of Battles by David Chandler Extreme War by Terrence Poulos Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine |