Warfare variables (MilTech)   Download All (.CSV)  Inconsistent Year Ranges
We have coded a total of 17,537 different values for 49 variables in 377 polities.
This section of the historical database delves into the tools, strategies, and innovations that shaped military capabilities in past polities. It catalogs a wide array of military technologies, from basic weapons like spears, swords, and daggers to advanced systems like crossbows, composite bows, and gunpowder-based firearms. Protective equipment such as helmets, chainmail, and plate armor is documented alongside fortifications like stone walls, moats, and long defensive walls. This section also includes entries on transportation and battlefield support, such as horses, camels, and elephants, as well as specialized vessels for naval engagements. By coding these variables systematically, we aim to provide insights into the evolution of warfare, reflecting how societies adapted their military technologies to defend territories, expand influence, or engage in conflict. This serves as a valuable resource for researchers interested in the history of military technologies and the socio-political impact of war in human history.
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Fortifications

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Long Wall RANGE   
 273 coded records
Settlements In A Defensive Position A/P/U/~   
 361 coded records
Wooden Palisade A/P/U/~   
 369 coded records
Earth Rampart A/P/U/~   
 368 coded records
Ditch A/P/U/~   
 366 coded records
Moat A/P/U/~   
 370 coded records
Stone Walls Non Mortared A/P/U/~   
 363 coded records
Stone Walls Mortared A/P/U/~   
 372 coded records
Fortified Camp A/P/U/~   
 360 coded records
Complex Fortification A/P/U/~   
 367 coded records
Modern Fortification A/P/U/~   
 368 coded records

Military use of Metals

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Copper A/P/U/~   
 338 coded records
Bronze A/P/U/~   
 363 coded records
Iron A/P/U/~   
 378 coded records
Steel A/P/U/~   
 375 coded records

Projectiles

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Javelin A/P/U/~   
 373 coded records
Atlatl A/P/U/~   
 365 coded records
Sling A/P/U/~   
 368 coded records
Self Bow A/P/U/~   
 374 coded records
Composite Bow A/P/U/~   
 369 coded records
Crossbow A/P/U/~   
 349 coded records
Tension Siege Engine A/P/U/~   
 344 coded records
Sling Siege Engine A/P/U/~   
 353 coded records
Gunpowder Siege Artillery A/P/U/~   
 362 coded records
Handheld Firearm A/P/U/~   
 364 coded records

Handheld weapons

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War Club A/P/U/~   
 362 coded records
Battle Axe A/P/U/~   
 364 coded records
Dagger A/P/U/~   
 372 coded records
Sword A/P/U/~   
 375 coded records
Spear A/P/U/~   
 375 coded records
Polearm A/P/U/~   
 349 coded records

Animals used in warfare

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Dog A/P/U/~   
 333 coded records
Donkey A/P/U/~   
 354 coded records
Horse A/P/U/~   
 375 coded records
Camel A/P/U/~   
 362 coded records
Elephant A/P/U/~   
 344 coded records

Armor

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Wood Bark Etc A/P/U/~   
 337 coded records
Leather Cloth A/P/U/~   
 354 coded records
Shield A/P/U/~   
 374 coded records
Helmet A/P/U/~   
 375 coded records
Breastplate A/P/U/~   
 362 coded records
Limb Protection A/P/U/~   
 367 coded records
Scaled Armor A/P/U/~   
 351 coded records
Laminar Armor A/P/U/~   
 347 coded records
Plate Armor A/P/U/~   
 358 coded records
Chainmail A/P/U/~   
 355 coded records

Naval technology

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Small Vessels Canoes Etc A/P/U/~   
 333 coded records
Merchant Ships Pressed Into Service A/P/U/~   
 314 coded records
Specialized Military Vessel A/P/U/~   
 333 coded records