Encyclopedia of Military History

Long before the internet, people used to write (and read) encyclopedias. I still have a few in my house, including a Funk & Wagnalls (as in “look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls”). Just saw a twitter post yesterday that referenced Dupuy & Dupuy’s Encyclopedia of Military History: Paul Poast on X: “To identify war outcomes, Stam’s study drew on military histories, notably the encyclopedic volume by Dupuy & Dupuy (cc @dupuyinstitute). https://t.co/oGJR4ZZuNQ” / X (twitter.com)

This was apparently part of a thread Dr. Paul Poast had on coding victories. As he notes, in a “pioneering work on war outcomes by Alan Stam” (Paul Poast on X: “This can be seen by considering the pioneering work on war outcomes by Alan Stam. https://t.co/8R6IY1JQOd” / X (twitter.com)), he drew heavily on Dupuy & Dupuy’s Encyclopedia of Military History. Now, that is gratifying. I am not familiar with Allan C. Stam and his work. In fact, this is the first I have heard of it (I do not get out much). It was first published in 1996. But, as they are referencing Trevor Dupuy’s work, I figured I should at least mention it in a blog post.

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Christopher A. Lawrence
Christopher A. Lawrence

Christopher A. Lawrence is a professional historian and military analyst. He is the Executive Director and President of The Dupuy Institute, an organization dedicated to scholarly research and objective analysis of historical data related to armed conflict and the resolution of armed conflict. The Dupuy Institute provides independent, historically-based analyses of lessons learned from modern military experience.
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Mr. Lawrence was the program manager for the Ardennes Campaign Simulation Data Base, the Kursk Data Base, the Modern Insurgency Spread Sheets and for a number of other smaller combat data bases. He has participated in casualty estimation studies (including estimates for Bosnia and Iraq) and studies of air campaign modeling, enemy prisoner of war capture rates, medium weight armor, urban warfare, situational awareness, counterinsurgency and other subjects for the U.S. Army, the Defense Department, the Joint Staff and the U.S. Air Force. He has also directed a number of studies related to the military impact of banning antipersonnel mines for the Joint Staff, Los Alamos National Laboratories and the Vietnam Veterans of American Foundation.
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His published works include papers and monographs for the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment and the Vietnam Veterans of American Foundation, in addition to over 40 articles written for limited-distribution newsletters and over 60 analytical reports prepared for the Defense Department. He is the author of Kursk: The Battle of Prokhorovka (Aberdeen Books, Sheridan, CO., 2015), America’s Modern Wars: Understanding Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam (Casemate Publishers, Philadelphia & Oxford, 2015), War by Numbers: Understanding Conventional Combat (Potomac Books, Lincoln, NE., 2017) , The Battle of Prokhorovka (Stackpole Books, Guilford, CT., 2019), The Battle for Kyiv (Frontline Books, Yorkshire, UK, 2023), Aces at Kursk (Air World, Yorkshire, UK, 2024), Hunting Falcon: The Story of WWI German Ace Hans-Joachim Buddecke (Air World, Yorkshire, UK, 2024) and The Siege of Mariupol (Frontline Books, Yorkshire, UK, 2024).
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Mr. Lawrence lives in northern Virginia, near Washington, D.C., with his wife and son.

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  1. The “Encyclopedia of Military History” serves as an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of military conflicts throughout human history. This authoritative reference work typically covers a vast range of topics, including battles, campaigns, strategies, and technological advancements from ancient times to the present day. It provides detailed entries authored by experts in the field, offering insights into military tactics, key figures, and the social, political, and economic contexts that shaped warfare.

    For historians, students, and enthusiasts alike, the encyclopedia serves as a gateway to exploring the evolution of warfare across different cultures and eras. Its thorough coverage of military history not only educates but also illuminates the human experiences and global impact of armed conflicts. By synthesizing knowledge from various disciplines, the encyclopedia enriches our understanding of how military engagements have shaped societies and influenced geopolitical landscapes throughout history.

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