War and the Past D.G. Chandler concludes our year-long survey of the nature of military history. David Chandler | Published in History Today Volume 31 Issue 12 December 1981 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Military Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Pilgrim as a Historian