World War II: Causes & Battles

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course will study the political, economic, cultural, and social origins of the Second World War - the largest and most deadly conflict in human history. Indeed, combat on the seas, in the skies, and on the land ranged from virtually every corner of Europe as well as from the steaming jungles of Southeast Asia to the icy Aleutian Islands in Alaska. This course is both chronological and thematic in nature and built primarily around lectures; the latter will be complemented by audio-visual experiences, handouts, and discussions. Credit will be granted for only one of HIST 292, HIST 299 (2017-2018) or HIST 297 (2020-2021). Three credits. Not offered 2026-2027.