Military History (Lesson Learned)

The subsequent rout of the Persian army was due mainly to the absence of their leader. It is important to note that it is the morale of the soldiers which is critical in any military action, especially in ancient warfare. Had the Persians possessed a strong-willed commander on this occasion the outcome could have been different.

(Basically, the leader should be present. Kailangan strong-willed ang commander.)

This demonstrated the necessity of a unified command in warfare. The painful defeat also triggered the change in Roman formations such that the Roman army could move with greater mobility and flexibility.

(Dapat usa ra ang magcommand. Tapos ang formation dapat kanang makamove mo with more mobility and flexibility.)

• Due to their experience both were aware that the rear of their armies has to be secured which if penetrated could spell disaster for the ancient armies which were organized with the principle of mutual support for every unit. Du Picq also has observed this aspect of the
• ancient battle in which the enemy’s presence in the rear was sure to sow panic in the ranks which was generally followed by a rout. This was because the moral strength of the ancient soldier was due to his awareness of the support of his fellow soldiers and that they were disciplined in such a manner that their only safety is in the integrity of their formation. Pompey’s plan of attack was influenced by his cavalry leader’s (Labienus) overconfidence on the capability of their cavalry.

(I guess dapat naay magbantay sa rear.)

The Mongols had prevailed against their opponents basically due to their organization and mobility. They had been able to move their forces with speed which must have confounded their targets keeping them frequently at a disadvantage.

The Mongols also had superiority in terms of their flexible decimal formations. They have made extensive battle drills and maneuvers which they practiced frequently. They have mastered their tactics and therefore had well-coordinated moves which were also facilitated by their remarkable system of signals.

(Ang mga Mongols kay nagagamit silag psychological na strategies. Naa silay mga tactics like katong feigned retreat. Kabalo sila mu maneuver and paspas sila makachange ug formation. Well-coordinated sila.)

The cannon when it made its debut in the European battlefield immediately proved its worth and being an effective weapon when mounted in defensive position. This would change warfare significantly and finally signaled the end of the superiority of the armored knights in the battlefield. This was the death kneel of chivalry in Europe due to the fact that no armor could stop the well aimed fire power of the enemy. IT was the beginning of the end of the dominant role of the nobility in the battlefield who were now vulnerable.

(Basically, the use of cannons kay naa siyay huge advantage during wars.)

Among the many traits that distinguished Gustavius from the rest was his ability to grasp the necessary innovations to attain military superiority foremost of which was his use of the Field Artillery, the highly mobile cannons which can be moved anywhere when needed in the battlefield. This frontline leadership and his manner of training his troops were just among the qualities that made him one of the foremost military commanders that fought the decisive battles in history.

(Disciplined iyang troops as well as Adolphus himself, lahi rajud ilang training. Plus, nakainnovate sila ug pusil pusil or nag use sila ug Field Artillery na maoy naggive nilag advantage jud sa battle.)

• Frederick the Great, as with all the brilliant generals throughout history always led his forces personally in the battle front. According to the accounts of the historians throughout his career six horses had been shot from under him as during the battles he fought
• Frederick had been conspicuously in the midst of it.

Frederick’s most often mentioned tactical method was the oblique order of battle which in the precision movements of the military units of the period made possible his ability to bring these into the flanks of his opponents and into the decisive point of the enemy’s front.

(Oblique order of battle ang gamit ni Frederick. Plus, personally nagfight jud siya, he led the battle himself.)

The Battle of Austerlitz which was also called the Battle of Three Emperors proved to all of Europe that Napoleon was a consummate general, a master of Strategy and tactics in effect a military genius without par during that time. It indicated that the organization of the corps had certain advantages which if utilized in the battle field can be of decisive effect.

(Dapat kabalo jud mustrategize ug magmake ug tactics. Dapat pud organized jud ang corps.)

Taas kaayo pero in short, dapat planned. Magplano sa battle dapat months before or even years. Also, advantage pud ang railways to reinforce and resupply the army.