- What have you read to think and learn more about your topic and questions?
The primary work that is guiding my research is “A History of Warfare” by John Keegan. The book is one of the defining works of the history of military strategy and warfare and will be the primary source that I will base my conclusions and further questions off of - Who do you plan to speak with internally? What do you hope to learn from these conversations? What is the first question you want to ask that person? the most important question you want to ask that person?
The at school expert I plan to speak with is Mr. Curtis. He’s a teacher of World History at Galloway and he is very knowledgeable about history. I hope to get his perspective on my topic and see if we agree that the history of military strategy can be divided into several, overarching eras.
The questions I plan on asking him:
The First Question: In your opinion, what is the biggest cause of shifts to military strategy?
The most important Question: What has been the effect of all these changes? How have they impacted society and people? - Who do you want to communicate with externally? What do you hope to learn from these conversations? What is the first question you want to ask that person? the most important question you want to ask that person? (List the first question and the most important question for each potential internal expert.) This conversation is required if you're going for an E.
For my external conversation I plan to contact Professor Strauss at Cornell University. He’s an expert at military strategy and history and I think he could be a valuable resource for my project
Important Question: What would you say is the single biggest impact of modern military innovation on society?
- What are the next questions that will help you develop your thinking on your topic? What more do you need (research-wise, refinement of ideas-wise, what ideas or questions do you need to clarify, etc.)?
I need to specifically categorize each era of warfare, and make sure I have a solid understanding of each one. This includes the tactics, the ideology, the tools, and other odd pieces that are factored in
I need to finish reading “A History of Warfare” by John Keegan