History, Military Use of
History, Military Use of.The armed forces have periodically emphasized or de‐emphasized the study of history. Their approach, generally, has been one of “lessons learned,” to study the past so as to avoid mistakes in the future. To accomplish this goal, the analysis of history has ranged from individual study requirements to inclusion in professional military education and training courses, the establishment of history offices at service headquarters levels, and other centers to analyze experience.
For decades, all the services have included the study of war and battle in officer cadet and professional schooling. After the Korean War, for example, Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets studied every major battle and campaign of the U.S. Army, from before the Revolutionary War to...
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