It was observed that the year in which the Mahabharata War took place, the year had three solar eclipses on earth in thirty days.
Eclipses are considered ill for life on earth according to Hindu astrology.

On the first day of the war, as would be on all the following days, the Kaurava army stood facing west and the Pandava army stood facing east.
The Kaurava army was formed such that it faced all sides: elephants formed its body; the kings, its head; and the steeds, its wings.
Bhishma, in consultation with his commanders Drona, Bahlika and Kripa, remained in the rear.

The Pandava army was organised by Yudhishthira and Arjuna in the Vajra formation.
Because the Pandava army was smaller than the Kaurava's, they decided to employ the tactic of each warrior engaging as many enemies as possible.
This involved an element of surprise, with the bowmen showering arrows hiding behind the frontal attackers.
The attackers in the front were equipped with short-range weapons like maces, battle-axes, swords, and lances.

Ten divisions (Akshauhinis) of the Kaurava army were arranged in a formidable phalanx.
The eleventh was put under the immediate command of Bhishma, partly to protect him.
The safety of the supreme commander Bhishma was central to Duryodhana's strategy, as he had placed all his hope on the great warrior's abilities.
Dushasana, the younger brother of Duryodhana, was the military officer-in-charge of Bhishma's protection.
It was observed that the year in which the Mahabharata War took place, the year had three solar eclipses on earth in thirty days. Eclipses are considered ill for life on earth according to Hindu astrology.
On the first day of the war, as would be on all the following days, the Kaurava army stood facing west and the Pandava army stood facing east. The Kaurava army was formed such that it faced all sides: elephants formed its body; the kings, its head; and the steeds, its wings. Bhishma, in consultation with his commanders Drona, Bahlika and Kripa, remained in the rear.
The Pandava army was organised by Yudhishthira and Arjuna in the Vajra formation. Because the Pandava army was smaller than the Kaurava's, they decided to employ the tactic of each warrior engaging as many enemies as possible. This involved an element of surprise, with the bowmen showering arrows hiding behind the frontal attackers. The attackers in the front were equipped with short-range weapons like maces, battle-axes, swords, and lances.
Ten divisions (Akshauhinis) of the Kaurava army were arranged in a formidable phalanx. The eleventh was put under the immediate command of Bhishma, partly to protect him. The safety of the supreme commander Bhishma was central to Duryodhana's strategy, as he had placed all his hope on the great warrior's abilities. Dushasana, the younger brother of Duryodhana, was the military officer-in-charge of Bhishma's protection.
Kurukshetra War