Courses in Military History

The Courses in Military History at North Texas are amongst the more popular courses offered by the Department of History.

World War II: History of World War II, 1939-1945.

Emphasis is on European military events, but attention also is given to the Pacific theater, politics, diplomacy and technology.

The American Revolution:

Issues and events emerging in 1763 that led to American Independence in 1783 and the founding of a new nation.

Early United States Military History to 1815:

The genesis and development of the American military system and traditions from colonial times through the War of 1812.

Evolution of Warfare to Napoleon:

A survey of the evolution of the art and science of warfare in Western Civilization from ancient Greek society to the French Revolution.

The Civil War and Reconstruction:

The slavery controversy, secession and the appeal to arms, and Reconstruction.

Studies in United States Military/Diplomatic History:

Extensive readings and study in either United States military or diplomatic history.

Seminar in United States Military/Diplomatic History:

Research seminar in either United States military or diplomatic history.

Studies in European Military/Diplomatic History:

Extensive readings and study in either European military or diplomatic history.

Seminar in European Military/Diplomatic History:

Research seminar in either European military or diplomatic history.

The Military History of England and Its Colonies

The Military Revolution

Rome's Jewish Wars and the Roman Near East

Warefare and Society in Europe from the French Revolution to World War II

World War I

In addition to these courses, other specialized topics in military history (e.g., World War I, the United States in World War II, U.S. Aviation in Peace and War, the U.S. in Korea and Vietnam, Command and Commanders, the Arab-Israeli Wars) are taught under the heading of History 4260.