| Abstract [eng] |
Writing war history and military texts has a long tradition and present- day historians characterized by self-reflection are trying to answer such questions as ‘who we are’, ‘what we have done’, ‘what are the benefits of this’, etc. During the interwar period, when the modern science of history was developed in Lithuania, some attention was also devoted to the studies of military history. One of the eventual studies of military history is the ratio of the ‘consumers’ army with history in general and military history in particular is important in this context. During the interwar period, war history in the Lithuanian army was considered a key part of military science and was an important element in the preparation and training of military officers. It was taught in military schools and courses, and was analysed independently and collectively in the units. In order to be promoted or sent to study in foreign military academies, exams in Lithuanian and general military history had to be taken. It was argued that only a knowledge of past wars and analysis, namely military history, could reveal and help all the military elements to be understood, future military operations to be planned, or new concepts of warfare to be created. Lithuanian generals – Leonas Radus-Zenkavičius, Stasys Raštikis, Petras Kubiliūnas, Zenonas Gerulaitis and others strongly advocated the need for officers to study military history. [...]. |
