These courses encompass the broad topics that traditionally make up the military art in theory and in practice: generalship, strategy, operations, tactics, technological change, civil-military relations, institutional evolution, and the sociology and psychology of man at war. The offerings select, combine, and develop these topics in different ways. In every instance the course follows the model of a good graduate seminar, with carefully selected readings, professional lecturing, ample opportunity for discussion, and generous faculty response to student ideas-whether presented in a research paper, report, or group discussion. Faculty instructors, advisors, and advanced course sponsors welcome the chance to help with selections, so do not hesitate to ask for more information.
"The purpose of history is to learn how human beings react when exposed to the danger of wounds or death, and how high ranking individuals react when submitted to the onerous responsibility of conducting war or the preparations for war."
"The purpose of history is to learn how human beings react when exposed to the danger of wounds or death, and how high ranking individuals react when submitted to the onerous responsibility of conducting war or the preparations for war."
General George S. Patton, Jr.
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