HI 208 - Europe in Wartime: Conflicts of the 20th Century

Credits: 4
Analyzes the dynamics between the different European nations that led up to World War I, which, in turn, triggered World War II, and focuses briefly on its aftermath in the Cold War. The Interwar Period and the formation of totalitarian states under Hitler, Mussolini, Lenin, and Stalin are examined. Included within this context are: The Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire/Turkish Republic, the Russian Revolutions and the creation of the Soviet Union, the Civil War in Spain, and the Shoah. Changes in warfare during the 20th century are also considered.

Liberal Arts Perspective(s): History and Politics
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