试论恶劣气候对宋代军事的影响

影响中国古代战争的主要因素是天、地、人,其中＂天＂更是被摆在了第一位。在千年前的宋代,虽然科技处于世界领先水平,但仍然无法避免恶劣气候给战争走势和军事制度所带来的巨大影响。气候因素在当时是选择出兵时机的重要参考指标之一。能否正确、全面地了解复杂的地域气候会直接对某次战斗的胜负、某场战争的走势甚至政权的更替产生重要影响。

The Influence of Adverse Weather Conditions on Song Dynasty＇s Military

The right weather,advantageous location and united fellow are the major factors which influence the ancient battle of China.Besides,the right weather was put in the first place.Although the technology was a leading factor in the world thousands of years ago,the adverse weather conditions also had a tremendous impact on war and military system inevitably.Weather condition is one of the most important reference standards at the time.An accurate and comprehensive understanding of the Song Dynasty＇s weather will directly impact the battle＇s outcome,tendency or even the replacement of a government.