U. S. Military History.

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American military institutions, policies, experiences, and traditions in peace and war from colonial times to the present. Emphasis will be on the relationship between the military and other institutions of American society. Analysis of basic military tactics, weapons systems, and equipment is conducted. Focuses on the history of the American military from the formation of the Continental Army in 1775 to the present day. Students will study the major armed conflicts in US history, and they will also explore the ways in which the military and warfare have shaped America's history. The class will also examine the major advances in military doctrine, strategy, operational art, and tactics that have influenced the development of the United States military.