American Military History

Catalog description

This course will engage students in the study of key aspects of American military history from the American Revolution through the wars of the 21st century, including the War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Students will investigate military strategies, leadership, personal military experiences, key battles, wartime dissent, politics, civil policy, wartime controversies, domestic and economic impacts of military events.