Battlefield Tactics explores the surprising intersection of real-world military strategy and its adaptation within manga, revealing how historical principles underpin even fantastical battles.
By analyzing manga's battle narratives, the book demonstrates how core strategic concepts such as flanking maneuvers and psychological warfare are translated and reimagined.
The study provides essential historical context by examining landmark military campaigns and influential military theorists like Sun Tzu and Clausewitz.
The book uniquely positions manga as a valuable lens for understanding the enduring relevance of military strategy, highlighting its role as a cultural conduit that popularizes complex ideas.
Through case studies of specific manga series known for detailed battle depictions, the book examines how creators adapt classic tactics to fit unique narratives.
It progresses by introducing core principles, analyzing manga series, and examining cultural influences to demonstrate manga's educational potential in military history and strategy.
