Description
This four-session course offers a fresh perspective on World War II, focusing on its strategic, political, and human dimensions rather than military detail. It examines the war’s origins, the forces that shaped its outcome, the strategies of the Axis and Allies, and the viewpoints of Germany, Japan, Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Session 1 explores why war became nearly inevitable despite widespread public opposition. Session 2 analyzes the Axis’s early victories and the critical mistakes on both sides. Session 3 examines the pivotal year 1941, including Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union and Japan’s attack on the United States, and how these events solidified the opposing coalitions. The final session surveys the war’s closing phase, Allied dominance, leadership performance, and the postwar consequences. Laurence Britt is a published writer and has had a lifelong interest in World War II history and possesses a large book collection on the subject.
