Generals of the American Civil War ((4 Credits))

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This study will investigate in depth the generalship of some of the more important Generals during the American Civil War, and the impact of Northern and Southern generalship on the Confederacy's defeat. As a highly advanced independent reading and research study, it can serve as a capstone study for students who are interested in designing a concentration in Military History or American History. Generals of the Civil War is offered in conjunction with the Civil War History Residency. This study is part the American Civil War History Residency, which includes a three-day bus chartered field trip to Antietam National Battlefield Park (Sharpsburg, MD) and Gettysburg National Battlefield Park (Gettysburg, PA). During this trip, students will tour the 2 battlefields while listening to classmates give their presentations at each of the assigned spots on the tour and participate with other students in evening discussions. Attendance at the residency is required. Prerequisites: Prior advanced level coursework on the American Civil War and/or military history.