Study the series of wars between the European colonials powers and the Native American Indians that took place during the years of 1540-1783. Focus is on the fights between the British and French colonists and the Natives east of the Mississippi River. Unlike the later wars on the Plains and the West these were the largest and bloodiest of the Colonial-Indian wars and led to the extermination and/or assimilation of much of the Native population east of the Mississippi. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.

Tuition: $39 Fee: $29 Sessions: 2   25296 Tues.2/12-2/19 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Joppa Hall, Rm. 012

The Military Revolution aka the Gunpowder Revolution saw a return to the professionalism of the Roman Era to the armies and navies of Europe. Well before the Industrial Revolution, Europe developed the superior military potential and expertise that enabled her to dominate the world for the next two centuries. This class will discuss the major changes in the military practice of the West during this time period--establishment of bigger armies, creation of superior warships, the role of firearms--and argues that these major changes amounted to a "military revolution" that gave Westerners a decided advantage over people of other continents. The class will focus on the warfare practiced by the militaries of Europe. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.

Tuition: $49 Fee: $39 Sessions: 3   25297 Tues.2/26-3/12 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Joppa Hall, Rm. 012

Examine the use of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki along with the cancelled Invasion of Japan (Operation Downfall). The planning, conception, and implementation of the aspects of Operation Downfall, such as Operation Olympic, the invasion of Southern Kyushu, and Operation Coronet, the invasion of Honshu (main island) will be examined in detail. The class reviews the questions that have puzzled historical commentators since the end of World War II, such as “Did the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ultimately save lives?” and “Were the use of the atomic bombs, the only actual use of nuclear weapons in warfare, morally defensible?” Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply.

Tuition: $39 Fee: $29 Sessions: 2   25298 Tues.4/2-4/9 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Joppa Hall, Rm. 012

Study the development and use of the tank from its beginnings in World War I through its greatest use in World War II, to the battlefields of Iraq. Class culminates in a trip to the U.S. Army Ordnance Museum. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply.

Tuition: $49 Fee: $39 Sessions: 3   25299 Tues.4/23-5/7 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Darlington Hall, Rm. 210