HIST 4350 - The History of World War II

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): 060 core-area complete.
The Second World War was, in many respects, the most calamitous large-scale war in modern history, as well as the central event of the twentieth century. This course will examine World War II from a global perspective. While we will pay close attention to the grand strategies of the war and the major battles, we will also study the life of frontline soldiers and conditions on the home front. We will also consider the war from the perspectives of mass casualties and genocide. Special attention will be given to the role of the United States in the war.