America at War, 1898-Present

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(AM) This course examines United States military history from the War of 1898 to the present, focusing in particular on the nation’s involvement in World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Middle East. It takes a broad view of military history, studying battles, tactics, and diplomacy and the influence that wars and warfare have had on American society and the nation’s role in the world. This course pays particular attention to the ethical questions and dilemmas that arise in war.