A Study On The Justinian Epoch Military Strategy

The reign of Jutinian is the connectting link between the era of the ByzantineEmpire. The golry of the Justinian epoch from his military albert. Justinian eramilitary achievements can not be separated from the reasonable use of the militarystrategy. Justinian era of military strategy is divided into three types: thedefense-in-depth strategy, the strategy of offensive defense and defensive deterrentstrategy. Defense-in-depth strategy from the military reforms of Constantine the Great,which is basic military strategy of the Byzantine Empire. Offensive defense strategyis a special selection of the Byzantine Empire in the epoch of Justinian, the Byzantinearmy expedition of Justinian era military strategy. Defensive deterrence strategy in theera of Justinian prototupe to Maurce period has been perfect. Justinian regin of threemilitary strategy has to use the space. Maintenance of political authority from theruler of point of view, the favorite of the rulers of the three military strategy sequenceof offensive defense strategy, defensive strategy of deterrence and defense-in-depthstrategy. These three strategies are buit on the basis of the overall defense, so in linewith the basic national conditions of the Byzantine. Offensive defense strategy Bilitonedge tendency Byzantine emperor dream to restore the Mediterranean worldunification. The offensive defense strategy reflect strategic objectives unified priorityin the order of peace arrangements. Defensive deterrence strategy is similar to themilitary strategy of forward defense, suitable for internal affairs-oriented strategicculture. In the case of such a military strategy to use, the Byzantine Empire tomaintain domestic stability and prosperity. This strategy is in line with the target ofthe grand strategy of the Byzantine Empire to the pursuit of peace in the country, onlyto give up the principle of unified priority. The defense-in-depth strategy is forced tochoose one’s own case is not conducive to a comparison of national strength hasdeclined, and the enemy forces. This military strategy, the strategy aims to maintaindomestic peace. The main part of this article is divided into five sections: the first partis the introduction4-7century history of the Eastern Mediterranean world revolutionin military affairs and the Justinian era environment. The middle three parts analysisthe three military strategy generation, developemnt, transformation and evaluation ofthe three military strategy. The last part analyses the influence of the military strategyof the era.The first chapter mainly discusses the4-7century Eastern Mediterranean worldhistorical changes and on the basis of the revolution in military affairs, and theappearance epoch of Justinian.4-7century is a era of transition from the medieval eraof great change in classical times. In this era of change the Byzantine Empire has itsown characteristics, establishes the system. In the early history of the ByzantineEmpire, survival is the need to first, therefore the military transformation is theessence of the era of great change. The4-7century,the eastern Mediterranean worldhas experienced Diocletian, Constantine the Great, Justinian, Maurice and Heracliusthe revolution in military affairs. These changes make the heavy infantry-centeredRome legions of classical age to the cavalry-centered Byzantine army of the Middle age. Justinian epoch is the era of the revolution in military affairs nexus. The Justinianera achievements of the revolution in military affairs, and other systerm perfect,making in the golden period of the Byzantine Empire. In this section, the article alsodiscussed the means of the grand strategy of the Byzantine Empire, as well as thestatus of the military strategy in the grand strategy.The second chapter analyzes the defense-in-depth strategy and application.Thedefense-in-depth strategy is a basic military strategy pioneered by Constantine theGreat, the future generations of the Byzantin Empire in use. In the Justinian eradefense-in-depth strategic use of wars between the Byzantine Empire and thePersian war. The war between the Byzantine Empire and the Persian hegemony warforce is relatively balanced beween the two empires. The Byzantine Empire, the useof the defense-in-depth strategy to maintain the security of the country to achieve thetarget of the grand strategy.The third chapter discusses the grand strategic objectives orderly adjustment,unified priority in peace. In the context of this strategic adjustment, Justinian launchedan expedition military action to regain lost ground. The Belisarius allow use ofoffensive defense strategy achieved a briliant victory of the Vandals War in NorthAfrica, but this strategic battlefield in Italy can not be successfully accomplished. Thetwo battlefield process reflect the merits of offensive defense strategy.The fourth chapter analyzes the formation of the defensive deterrence strategybackground, development trend. The defensive deterrence strategy instead ofoffensive defense strategy is the inevitable choice of Byzantine Empire in decline.The defensive deterrence strategy appeared the rudiment in the time of the Justinian,the maturity to the era of Maurice. The defensive terrence strategy in the time ofJustinian is mainly used for the three siege of Rome in the Gotnic war and the Danubeline.The fifth chapter discusses the influence of three kinds of military strategy on theepoch of Justinian. Relationship between military strategy and the grand strategy is akind of interactive response. Military strategy is subordinated to the strategy, but alsoaffect the strategic use effect. Military strategy produced military deterrent is the coreof effective operation grand strategy. Three kinds of military strategy in the age ofJustinan is decided by the situation of the Mediterrean world, which in turn affect theMediterranean wprld historical development trend.