The Effect of Climate Elements On Military Operations in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

The history of war and military operations has proved that Weather and climate come after topography among the environmental factors, and they are affecting war and military operations directly and indirectly such as weapons, military equipment and supplies. In this study, the climate condition in the Kurdistan Region is presented through a comprehensive data, charts and maps, according to different seasons and the annual averages. The role of these climatic elements in military processes is also emphasized and the advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The objectives of this study are to demonstrate the influence of climate elements on military in the study area. This study includes an introduction and three main topics. In the conclusion, the consequences of the climatic impacts on military processes are presented, and based on those two brief recommendations have drafted.