Military Geoscience
Bridging History to Current Operations
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Beschreibung
This book is a collection of papers presented at the 11th International Conference of Military Geoscience that was held in 2015.
The conference included discussion on a diverse range of geosciences, including military history, military geology, teaching geology from a military prospective, geological influence on the battlefield, and environmental and cultural issues related to management of military lands. Geology and geography have played a significant role in military history, from providing the stone for primitive tools and weapons, to the utilization of terrain in offensive and defensive strategies. Specific to this volume, deserts comprise nearly a third of the Earth’s surface and have been the site of numerous battles where the dust, heat, and a lack of food and water have provided challenges to military leaders and warriors. This book examines the role of deserts in past and modern warfare, the problems and challenges in managing military lands in desert regions, and how desert environmental conditions can impact military equipment and personnel. This proceedings volume should be of interest to scholars, professionals, and those interested in military history, warfare, geology, geography, cultural resources, general science, and military operations.
This book is a collection of papers presented at the 11th International Conference of Military Geoscience that was held in 2015.
The conference included discussion on a diverse range of geosciences, including military history, military geology, teaching geology from a military prospective, geological influence on the battlefield, and environmental and cultural issues related to management of military lands. Geology and geography have played a significant role in military history, from providing the stone for primitive tools and weapons, to the utilization of terrain in offensive and defensive strategies. Specific to this volume, deserts comprise nearly a third of the Earth’s surface and have been the site of numerous battles where the dust, heat, and a lack of food and water have provided challenges to military leaders and warriors. This book examines the role of deserts in past and modern warfare, the problems and challenges in managing military lands in desert regions, and how desert environmental conditions can impact military equipment and personnel. This proceedings volume should be of interest to scholars, professionals, and those interested in military history, warfare, geology, geography, cultural resources, general science, and military operations.
A rare collection of scholarly contributions regarding the integration of geosciences and military history and operations Includes new geologic and geographic data for many historically important battles and campaigns Provides examples of modern scientific technology used to support military activities Provides examples of how modern scientific methods and technology are used to evaluate historic events and places Includes contributions from academic, government, and military experts
Autor*in
Peter L. Guth
Themen in »Military Geoscience«
GIS in battles Military Geology Desert warfare Military land management Military geology Geospheric Engineering Cadore Offensive Fort Eben Emael Big Hole Battle of Spioenkop Camel Corps Barry Goldwater Range Dasht-e-Nawar Basin world regional geography urban geography and urbanism