The Second World War

Harvard FAS

The Second World War profoundly shaped 20th century history and its legacies continue to reverberate today. This course will take an expansive approach to the history of the war, both in time and space. We will begin with the legacies of the First World War and how they foreshadowed the next global conflict. We will examine the unfolding and impact of the war not only in Europe but also in Asia and around the globe. Finally, we will look at the war’s legacies in the postwar international…