A bibliometric analysis on evolution of military historiography.

Abstract

The study of military history and the evolution of warfare spans over two millennia, yet significant gaps persist in comprehensively understanding its scholarly landscape. This study addresses these gaps by employing bibliometric analysis to systematically examine 538 journal articles published across 348 journals in the Scopus database between 2000 and 2022. Utilizing performance analysis and science mapping techniques, with tools such as VOSviewer, the study evaluates the contributions of 840 authors, key publication sources, and influential nations in this domain. The findings reveal trends and research clusters, highlighting areas of dynamic scholarly growth and identifying under-researched topics, including post-war impacts, imperialism, and military technology. These insights underline the need for deeper investigations into critical themes such as human experimentation, military sexual trauma, and simulation. By advancing bibliometric methodologies, this study provides a structured framework for future research in military history, fostering interdisciplinary exploration and practical applications.