Lesson 2: The Military Revolution Flashcards
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Military Revolution
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Who: Scholars like Geoffrey Parker.
What: A fundamental transformation in military strategy, tactics, and technology during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Why: To explain the significant changes in the conduct of war and state-building.
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Gustavus Adolphus
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Who: King of Sweden (1594-1632).
What: Innovator of combined arms tactics and modern warfare.
Why: His reforms influenced European military practice and the outcome of the Thirty Years’ War.
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Trace Italienne/Artillery Fortress
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Who: Military architects of the Renaissance.
What: Fortifications designed to withstand artillery attacks.
Why: Changed siege warfare by neutralizing the effectiveness of traditional siege weapons
