Tim Marshall on Geography's Role in Modern Wars
According to Tim Marshall, drones may change battle plans, but geographical features like rivers, deserts, and choke points still influence the outcome of wars.
The geography of distance has always played a crucial role in each technological era of warfare. From throwing spears 400,000 years ago to using bows and arrows around 60,000 BCE, and later advancing to rifles, cannons, and mechanized warfare, geography has consistently had an impact.
Geographical barriers such as rivers, mountains, and deserts have often been impossible to cross, but technological advancements like railways, roads, and runways have helped overcome them, allowing armies to move vast distances.
Geography will have its say.
Author's summary: Geography still matters in modern wars despite technological advancements.
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