HIS 262 - The Cold War: to the Brink of Armageddon

An examination and analysis of the causes, conduct, and impact of the U.S.-Soviet struggle for global supremacy between 1945 and 1991, popularly termed the "Cold War." Particular emphasis will be focused on the "Forgotten War" in Korea (1950-53); the Cuban Missile Crisis (when the world tottered on the brink of nuclear holocaust), and the Vietnam War, the longest and most divisive conflict in American history. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• History
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)