Significance of Military operation
The term military operation encompasses various definitions across different texts, emphasizing its critical role in warfare. According to South Asia, military operation involves actions impacting travel during conflicts. The Arthashastra highlights activities such as training, strategy planning, and execution of tactics. The Purana focuses on tactical engagements for kingdom protection, while the Dharmashastra centers on strategic discussions regarding defense. Historical contexts in India also illustrate military operation as coordinated and organized actions by armed forces aimed at achieving strategic objectives.
Synonyms: Military action, Military campaign, Tactical operation, Offensive, Strike.
In Dutch: Militaire operatie; In Finnish: Sotilaallinen operaatio; In Spanish: Operación militar; In German: Militärische Operation
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Hindu concept of 'Military operation'
The keyphrase "Military operation in Hinduism" encompasses all aspects of warfare, emphasizing strategy, execution, and planning. It highlights the king's role in defending and asserting his kingdom through organized military actions and strategic decisions.
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Actions carried out by armed forces, which can lead to success only under favorable conditions.[1] (2) The tactical actions and engagements a king must undertake to protect and assert his kingdom against enemies.[2]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) Planning and strategizing defense and attack measures that the king considers with his commander-in-chief during the eighth part of the day.[3]
From: Shukra Niti by Shukracharya
(1) Conducting of battle and organized military action to achieve strategic objectives.[4]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Strategic discussions and decisions pertaining to the defense and military matters of the kingdom.[5]
The concept of Military operation in local and regional sources
Military operation encompasses organized actions by armed forces aimed at strategic goals, exemplified by D-Day, and influences logistics in conflict scenarios, impacting infrastructure like roads and travel as noted in the text.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Planned and organized actions carried out by armed forces to achieve specific strategic objectives.[6] (2) A coordinated action undertaken by armed forces, referenced in the context of D-Day.[7]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) Actions taken during military conflicts that impacted the roads and travel, as described in the text.[8]