HIST 345 — United States Military History
As a part of analyzing warfare and United States history, this class will address strategy, tactics, technology, and ethics. Among the major conflicts we will address are the American Revolution, The War of 1812, The Mexican War, The Civil War, The Spanish American War, World Wars I and II, The Korean War, and The Vietnam War. While this course will examine the history of major wars and battles, it will also analyze topics often overlooked by military historians. These topics include the role of women and gender in shaping conflict, the ways in which religion affected combat, and the impact of racial ideologies on warfare. ¿Minor¿ conflicts, including various American activities in Latin America and Asia, will also receive some attention. We will also devote considerable emphasis to ethical issues, such as how to define the word ¿civilian¿ and how American military forces have treated people who fit within that category.