Course Details
Course Code: MILH541 Course ID: 2657 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course is a study of the American Civil War with emphasis on operational contributions of Union and Confederate military leadership. Students examine Civil War battles on two levels: the strategic doctrine as formed by the major commanders and tactical developments that affected the conduct of battle at a lower echelon of command. Special emphasis is on the interplay between these levels in order to gain a comprehensive view of strategy and tactics in both armies from 1861-1865.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2022 - 09/02/2022 | 09/05/2022 - 10/30/2022 | September | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 06/28/2022 - 12/02/2022 | 12/05/2022 - 01/29/2023 | December | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
As a result of successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
- CO-1 Master and summarize the historiographical literature that analyzes campaign strategies and military thought before and during the Civil War.
- CO-2 Analyze and criticize the actions of selected leaders and strategists for the Union and Confederate armies throughout the war.
- CO-3 Compile and synthesize the arguments and positions orally and in writing strategic as well as tactical doctrine at all levels of command.
- CO-4 Evaluate and justify the effectiveness and impact of strategy and tactics as practiced during critical engagements from 1861 to 1865.
- C0-5 Scrutinize the impact of the Commanders in Chief of both sides in the conduct of the war.
As a result of successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
- CO-1 Master and summarize the historiographical literature that analyzes campaign strategies and military thought before and during the Civil War.
- CO-2 Analyze and criticize the actions of selected leaders and strategists for the Union and Confederate armies throughout the war.
- CO-3 Compile and synthesize the arguments and positions orally and in writing strategic as well as tactical doctrine at all levels of command.
- CO-4 Evaluate and justify the effectiveness and impact of strategy and tactics as practiced during critical engagements from 1861 to 1865.
- C0-5 Scrutinize the impact of the Commanders in Chief of both sides in the conduct of the war.
| Book Title: | This Mighty Scourge : Perspectives on the Civil War (ebook available through the APUS Online Library) |
| ISBN: | 9780195313666 |
| Publication Info: | Oxford University Press Lib |
| Author: | McPherson, James M. |
| Unit Cost: | $31.35 |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |