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standing army

standing army

History

A permanent, professional military force maintained by a nation in both peacetime and wartime.

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Societal Influence and Patterns of Change in Warfare

Factors Affecting Warfare

The Nature of Warfare

The Nature of Warfare

Key Factors and Interconnectivity in Military Development

Factors Affecting Warfare

The Experience of War

The Experience of War

Case Studies and Comparisons in the History of Warfare

Factors Affecting Warfare

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