Throughout the history of warfare, certain moments have changed the way nations conduct themselves in conflicts, altering how wars are fought due to shifts in strategic doctrine, changing geopolitical landscapes, technological advances, chance, and grit.
These moments highlight the complexity and evolution of military history. Key eras of military history have seen pivotal moments that have fundamentally changed the course of war.
For example, in 490 BCE, the Persians were poised to advance heavily into ancient Europe.
"Tunisia-3016 – Hannibal" by archer10 (Dennis) is licensed under BY-SA 2.0.
Author's summary: Historic moments alter war's course.