HIST 458 - World War II: A Military and Social History

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, even years

A military and social history of the global conflict, 1939-1945. It provides a basic understanding of the major themes relating to the world at war. This course will survey the causes, conduct, and consequences of the Second World War and will provide a perspective on the factors that shape human activity, particularly in time of war. Prerequisite: Junior standing or completion of 6 hours of lower level history.