Theory, critique, military revolution, military, politics, society, Europe, Michael Robert, 1950, military technology, European military, infantry revolution, European military war, Clifford Robert, military revolution theory, military soldiers
The term military revolution refers to theories that try to explain a series of drastic changes in the military over a period of time. It led to many changes that lasted for a long time in the politics and society in Europe. Michael Robert was the introducer of this theory in the year 1950 as he researched major changes that occurred in the European military due to the introduction of guns as a weapon. He stated that military technology relates to many events in history. He stated that the military grew very fast as many citizens joined and later turned out to be very expensive. The revolution in the military also led to the formation of new administrations, government institutions, and the creation of new demands. Many researchers agreed with Robert's theory. However, other researchers criticized it.
[...] Others criticize that the development of military weaponry and its evolution is a concept that can be present in every age. It is because, with the growth in technology, human beings have been developing new ways of killing in war. Such necessity has led to the innovation of weapons throughout the ages. His idea is in contrast with that of Clifford Robert who stated that evolution in military weapons top place in a short period and then stagnated. Geoffrey Peaker was also a strong critique of the theory of Military Revolution stated by Professor Michael. [...]
[...] They were heavily armored carvery and shock combatants who relied on the power of their muscles and fought using swords with the major aim to capture and kill their enemy. However, the army that helped in conquering the first empire of the British was different from the army described above. Even though the aristocrats led them, they were picked from the common citizens, and they worked for wages (paid salary). Unlike the others, they used missiles and made use of linear formation. Besides walking on foot, they also fought to kill their enemies. [...]
[...] He also states that the presence of Italian in a particular area had an impact that is the creation of new military strategies that led to the formation of a large army. Professor Michael Peaker stated that the hallmark of the revolution of military strategies was in the 16[th] century. He also stated that the Military Revolution of western civilization was the reason why western civilization spread faster and to many nations than other civilizations. Bibliography Black, Jeremy. Military Revolution? [...]
[...] He stated that the military grew very fast as many citizens joined and later turned out to be very expensive. The revolution in the military also led to the formation of new administrations, government institutions, and the creation of new demands. Many researchers agreed with Robert's theory. However, other researchers criticized it. The major aim of this paper is to discuss the Military Revolution that occurred in Europe while taking into consideration the work done by Geoffrey Packer, Clifford Rogers, Jeremy Black, Frank Jacobs and Gilma Visioni Alonso. [...]
[...] Critiques However, the idea of Military Revolution does not go without critique. For example, Jeremy Black criticizes the theory of Military Revolution, describing it as a misleading theory that is exaggerated. He states that the time when the Military Revolution took place was between the year 1660 -1710. According to him, this is the time when the European army saw the most significant revolution. It is in contrast to the idea stated by Clifford Rogers that Military Revolution took place successively at different times. [...]
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