noun
military science; strategy; tactics
Refers to the academic study of warfare, including strategy and tactics. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
彼は大学で兵学を専攻した。
He majored in military science at university.
この本は近代兵学の基礎を解説している。
This book explains the basics of modern military science.
戦術 refers to tactics, another component of 兵学.
Compound of 兵 (hei, 'soldier, warfare') and 学 (gaku, 'study, learning'). The term has been used since the Edo period to denote the systematic study of military affairs.