HIST 450 - European Military History, 1815-1945

This course will examine the European art of war from Napoleon to the end of World War II. Topics include the Boer War, Russo-Japanese War, World War I, Spanish Civil War and World War II. A key question will be the role played by new “hardware,” such as rifles, machine guns and the tank.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation on an irregular basis (see schedule )

Cross-Listed with HIST 551

Class-Level Restriction Sophomore standing or above

Equivalent Courses HIST 551

Updates Change to class restrictions 8/2015, effective Winter 2016; No longer approved for graduate credit 1/2015, effective Fall 2015; Graduate Credit 07/2011

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