| This course examines research questions and debates in the field of modern multi-national, multi-domain warfare in the 20th century through an international site-based field school focused on the history of the Second World War in Sicily. Featured topics include the politics of coalition strategy, tension between military and diplomatic activity, modern warfare in a remote environment, through to humanitarian aid and reconstruction support, maintaining public order behind the front, and shaping the post-war world. The course examines these issues in 1943 Sicily specifically and how they connect across the 20th century and beyond. The course brings together students from Canada and the United States, both civilian and serving armed forces members.Prerequisites: None |
