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Military theory is the analysis of normative behavior and trends in military affairs and military history. Beyond simply describing events in war, military theories, especially since the influence of Clausewitz in the nineteenth century, attempt to encapsulate the complex cultural, political, and economic relationships between societies and the conflicts they create.

Theories and conceptions of warfare have varied in different places throughout human history. The Chinese Sun Tzu is recognized to be one of the earliest military theorists. His now iconic The Art of War laid the foundations for operational planning, tactics, strategy, and logistics.

Recommended reading

• Sun Tzu. The Art of War. New York City: Barnes & Noble Books, 2003. ISBN 978-1-59308-016-7

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