World Wars
This is a one-term academic elective course for Juniors and Seniors. The course covers World War I (3 weeks) and World War II (9 weeks).
From the Assassination that began World War I to the Atomic Bomb that ended World War II; from General Pershing to General Patton; from Woodrow Wilson to Winston Churchill; from the Kaiser to der Fuhrer; from mustard gas to gas chambers, this course investigates the insanity and brutality as well as the courage and heroism of these epic struggles that have defined modern history. Discover how these events directly relate to our world today and how the lessons of these conflicts can impact on our personal lives as well.