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Army OCS Military History Exam – Questions &
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What is the definition of Military History Correct Ans - Military history is
the record of all activities of all armed forces (including armies, navies,
and air forces) in war and peace.

Define the 8 activities in the study of military history & definitions Correct
Ans - (1) battles and campaigns.
(2) strategy and tactics.
(3) doctrine and training.
(4) organizations.
(5) logistics.
(6) the military and society.
(7) weapons and technology.
(8) military leaders (great and not so great).

Define Operational Military History Correct Ans - This is the oldest kind
of military history. It is also the oldest kind of history. It includes battles,
campaigns, tactics, and planning. Operational military history is also the most
popular type of military history because it focuses on crisis and the central
mission of the military-waging war. EXAMPLE: Thucydides, The
Peloponnesian War

Define Institutional Military History Correct Ans - This type deals with
preparing for war, including doctrine (how to fight), training, and
organization. It also covers how the Army has influenced society and how a
democratic society has influenced the Army. Branch history, which is
especially relevant to this level of instruction, is a form of institutional history.
EXAMPLE:Russell Weigley, A History of the United States Army.

Define Biographical Military History Correct Ans - This is the study of
military lives. Traditionally, military biography has dealt with the lives of
generals, admirals, and other senior leaders, and heroes. More recent
biographies have dealt with ordinary soldiers. At whatever level, biography
offers insights into leadership, decision-making, and military professionalism
because it describes and analyzes how subjects developed, both on and off the
battlefield. EXAMPLE: Carlo D'Este, Patton: A Genius for

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