military historian

collocation in English

meaningsofmilitaryandhistorian

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military
adjective
uk
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/
us
/ˈmɪl.ə.ter.i/
relating to or belonging to the ...
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historian
noun[C]
uk
/hɪˈstɔː.ri.ən/
us
/hɪˈstɔːr.i.ən/
someone who writes about or ...
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(Definition ofmilitaryandhistorianfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The political mission for the solemn and sternmilitaryhistorian, the ancient topography for the eager and eclectic practitioner concerned with the history of archaeology?
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At the same time, he is a veteranmilitaryhistorianand therefore also offers detailed criticisms of interest to historians in general.
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In other words, amilitaryhistorianmust be proficient in military theory.
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Can we think of amilitaryhistorianwho is unacquainted with the elements of strategy and tactics or is ignorant of the various forms of army organization?
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A more strikingly false military appreciation from so distinguished amilitaryhistoriancan hardly be imagined.
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He is a respectedmilitaryhistorian, a nationally-rated chess player, and a clarinet player of questionable talent.
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Odgers worked as a defence journalist in parallel with his career as amilitaryhistorian.
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He first marked himself as amilitaryhistorian.
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Walder was also a noted author andmilitaryhistorian.
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The position is reserved for amilitaryhistorian.
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The result is a well-balanced selection that will probably please political, social, economic, and military historians alike.
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The military's historical offices and research institutes also employ skilled military historians.
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This also means fully historicizing the work of various revisionist military historians.
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One of the more common areas of inquiry among twenty-first-century military historians is the impact of society, culture, and politics on a country's ability to wage war.
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Haig's memory and reputation have also been in the forefront of recent revisionist attacks launched by military historians on the war's collective memory.
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Whether because of educational background or personal interests, military historians often do not possess adequate familiarity with these fields.
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Werner's views were subsequently adopted by most leading medieval military historians.
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Unlike modern major generals, military historians do know what is meant by commissariat.
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And, indeed, the importance of morale has been emphasised by military historians and military commanders throughout the ages.
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I have no doubt that it will be studied by military historians in years to come.
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