HIST 391: War, the American Military & U.S. Foreign Relations, 1919-Present

Course Description

American military history from the end of World War I through the present. Among the critical objectives of this course are the following: to provide an evolutionary overview of American military doctrine, both in its strategic and tactical dimensions; to provide an understanding of warfare as an extension of diplomatic and national policy; and to come to understand the complex interactions between U.S. military policy and American society. Topics addressed will include World War II, the rise of the Cold War national security state and military industrial complex, the Vietnam War, the gulf Wars and the continuing War on Terrorism. Prerequisites: Junior standing or any 200-level History course or instructor consent.