American Military History

Catalog description

A survey of the development of all branches of the American military spanning the colonial period to present day. The course includes a brief introduction to the development of the western way of war from pre-Hellenistic conflict through the middle ages in Europe. Technological innovation, evolution of tactical through strategic levels of warfare, and the symbiotic relationship between military development, national policy, and societal expectations will be examined. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.