This is a special topics course that offers the opportunity to examine an aspect of military history that does not align with regularly-scheduled military history elective courses. Topics will vary from one iteration to the next. Consult the Department of History Academic Counselors for more information
The course examines the process whereby major powers have coordinated military force, diplomacy, economic resources, and other instruments to achieve political goals in war and during periods of international crisis. Emphasis is given to the experience of Germany, Britain, and the United States. Topics include the nature of strategy in World War I, the ends and means of Blitzkrieg warfare, Anglo-American strategic planning in World War II, and the theory and practice of strategy in the nuclear age.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
A 1500-word research paper or critical analysis of a monograph; compensatory time provided.
