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Katrin Endrikat Evolution of warfare in the war of the professionals Warfare is defined as the use of physical force to settle disputes between organized groups. Fighting war ensures the use of weapons, strategy, logistics, training, and discipline, but also relies on political strategy. (from a dictionary) In the 17th century the wealth from the Dutch enabled them to keep their forces under arms throughout the year. They paid their soldiers regularly they could make them do two things: dig (self-evident) and drill (fire power), which were very important activities in increasing power of defence. Sleeves of protective shot become normal in the 16th century. Musketeers were countermarching in their files and were able to always give fire continuously. This development gave control on the battlefield. Control of movement, control of fire and self-control were the successes in this century. All there was left to pay attention to was the discipline....

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