U.S. Military History in the Western Tradition

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Analysis of United States military history from the Colonial period to the present, (1609-2012). It is a comprehensive look into the evolution of warfare in America, military traditions and heritage, and technology. This course analyzes the following: American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican American War, Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish American War, World War I, Inter War Period, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. All cadets are required to take this course for commissioning. May be repeated for credit.