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World War II, Part 2 (G901)

G – History

Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 4, 2025-May 6, 2025

Tuesday: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM

This is a hybrid course. One section meets on site at the location listed; and one section meets online only.

Beginning with the Soviet victory at Stalingrad in June 1943, we cover all the major offensives in Europe and Asia as well as the naval battles in the Pacific. Class explores issues of medicine, science, technology, the roles of women in war and the organization of the home fronts and culminates with material that covers the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Susan Shoemaker

SHOEMAKER, SUSAN–B.A., St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana; M.Ed., North Carolina State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware. Extensive teaching experience at UD and regional colleges. Former member and chair of Delaware Humanities Council. Interests include music, history, literature, arts and sciences.

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