Warfare
Warfare
Warfare (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrfeɪr/) is a term used to describe the act of engaging in or conducting war or conflict. It is a broad concept that encompasses the various methods, tactics, and strategies employed in conflicts, both armed and unarmed.
Etymology
The term "warfare" originates from the Old English words "wyrre" and "fære", which mean 'confusion' and 'danger' respectively. Over time, these words evolved into the Middle English "warfare", which was used to describe military operations in conflict.
Related Terms
- Military strategy: The planning and execution of actions taken by armed forces during a conflict.
- Tactics: The specific actions or steps taken to achieve a military strategy.
- Armed conflict: A state of open, often prolonged, fighting between two or more groups.
- Unarmed conflict: A conflict where the parties involved do not use physical weapons, but instead use other means such as economic or political pressure.
- War: A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Warfare
- Wikipedia's article - Warfare
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